The Third Principal of Saint Augustine's College Was the Reverend Robert Bean Sutton, Ph.D., Who Was a Priest and Medical Doctor Prior to His Becoming the School's Head. The Lyman Building Was Completed During His Administration. This Building Was...
College President; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
John Mercer Langston was the first president of what is now Virginia State University. He was the third head of the institution, following principals, James Storum and James M. Colson Jr. He served in office from January 1, 1886 - December 31,...
Anna Laura Lindsay was the first member of the faculty to teach music at Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. She came to the "institute" in 1899 and remained head of the Department for thirty-one years. She also served on the...
The Baton Rouge Academy, an institution sponsored by the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana for black boys and girls. In 1892, a suggestion was made that the Fourth District Association purchase a tract of land for...
The Baton Rouge Academy, an institution sponsored by the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana for black boys and girls. In 1892, a suggestion was made that the Fourth District Association purchase a tract of land for...
The Baton Rouge Academy, an institution sponsored by the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana for black boys and girls. In 1892, a suggestion was made that the Fourth District Association purchase a tract of land for...
Page 1 of History of the Teaching faculty employed at Southern University from its relocation in New Orleans along with their specialized field or department in which they served at Southern.
Sports; Football; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Depicted here is the University Football Team for 1917. Standing on the top left is William Rogers, who served as the team's head coach. The Football Stadium was later named after him.
Sports; Football; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
This appears to be a photograph of the men who won letters at the University in 1919. Standing at the rear, is Thomas Puryear, Dean of Men and Assistant Coach, and to the right top row was Gideon Smith, Head Coach.
College Faculty; Virginia State College for Negroes
Honored for writing the words and music of the college's Evening Song, orginally entitled "Hail Virginia State". Burleigh served as head of the Music Department from 1930 to 1933.
A photograph of North Carolina College 1941 CIAA Champion Basketball Team. The team was coached by John B. McLendon. This was his first year as a head coach and he referred to his players as his “Thousand Dollar Team” because he had declined...
Rockefeller Officials Visit Southern. Spending a half day on Southern University's campus viewing the plant and discussing General Education Board fellowships were, left to right: Dr. Felton G. Clark, president of Southern University; Dr. H. M....
Clark, Joseph S. [Samuel], 1871-1944; Clark, Octavia H. [Head], 1880-1959; Clark, Felton G. [Grandison], 1903-1970
The "Clarks "Standing left to right: Dr. Felton G. Clark [son and president of Southern University and A&M College], Dr. Joseph S. Clark [father, president emeritus of Southern University and A&M College and husband] and Mrs....
Inscription reads as follows: Atlanta Daily World 100 Per Cent Wrong Club presents the 20th Annual Sports Banquet. Arnett [Ace] W. Mumford, head coach of Southern University was also honored. Banquet was held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Ball Room...
Mathematics; Teachers; College administrators; Fraternities & sororities; Universities & colleges;
Alger V. Boswell Came to Tennessee State University In 1930 as a Mathematics Instructor and Served as Professor of Mathematics for 40 Years Until His Retirement From the University in 1970. He Served as Head of Arts and Sciences Department for...
