Named After the School's Fifth President, Brown Hall Was Built in 1927 at a Cost of 150,000, Half of Which Was Donated By the John D. Rockefeller General Education Board. Brown Hall Served as the College's Administration Building.
Dr. Arthur Howe Became Hampton's Fifth President in 1930. Dr. Arthur Howe Was Married to General Samuel Chapman Armstrong's Youngest Daughter Margaret. Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, Hampton's Second Principal Performed the Marriage Ceremony.
Ella Sheppard oftern considered the backbone of the group, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 4, 1851. Her father was operated a livery stable in Nashville, purchased his freedom for $1800 and purchased Ella's freedom for $350. He tried...
