Mary Branch graduated from the Normal Department at Virginia State Normal and Collegiate in 1897. She returned to the campus in 1905 as an instructor and remained until 1920. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of...
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...
Faculty Housing; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
This is the oldest building standing on campus. Built in 1906-1907 as a residence for the president of the school, it was the second major building erected, the first being the Main Building (Old Virginia Hall, begun in 1883 and completed in 1888)....
Faculty Housing; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
This is the oldest building standing on campus. Built in 1906-1907 as a residence for the president of the school, it was the second major building erected, the first being the Main Building (Old Virginia Hall, begun in 1883 and completed in...
Academic Building; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Vawter Hall was constructed in 1908 as the industrial building. Vawter Hall was also used as a ladies dormitory and the school dairy. The building is an H style Georgian with an above ground basement. The building was designed by Harrison Waite...
The Vawter Industrial Building; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Vawter Hall is the second oldest building at Virginia State University. Constructed in 1908, it was the dairy, the science building, and also a dormitory for female students. The building was designed by Harrison Waite and named for Capt. Charles...
Named After Bishop Robert S. Williams Who Raised Construction Funds In Part From Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company (TCI). It Served as the Old Administration Building, Women's Dormitory, and Location For Home Economics Classes. Williams...
Miles Has Served as a Haven For Women's Educational Opportunities Since Its Inception. In the Academic Year of 1909-1910, the College Educated 139 Female Students (Out of a Total of 158 Students). Women Were Housed In the Women's Dormitory In...
Rev. Hammond Was A Minister Of The Methodist Episcopal Church From The North Georgia Conference. He was Elected The Third President Of Paine College In 1911 And Served Until 1915. Bennett Hall Was Erected During His Administration.
Bennett Hall, A Dormitory For Women, Was Named In Memory Of Miss Bell H. Bennett; Name Changed To Harper House In 1962 And Served As A Dormitory For Men Until 1971. The Building Was Demolished In 1977.
College Dormitory; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
In 1914 the fourth new building was constructed on campus. This new building, which was originally named after President James Hugo Johnston, was erected to be a boy's dormitory. In 1925, the name was changed to Johnson Hall in honor of Walter...
Faculty Member; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Edna Colson was born in 1888 to James and Kate Hill Colson. She graduated from Peabody High School in 1904 and Fisk University in 1908. She continued with her education earning a B.E. from Fisk University, a B.S. from Teacher's College and a...
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.
Cloth bound "Record" Book With Leather Corners & Spine. 500 Printed Page Numbers, Pages 178-498 are Blank. Some Items are Folded and Pasted in; Some Loose in Back of Book. Starting Approx. 1935 (p. 123) Minutes are Typed and Pasted...
College Buildings; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Constructed in 1920 as the Training School Building for the campus. The building over the years has been the training school, laboratory high school and is now a part of the music building.
Southern University and A & M College--Buildings; Home economics centers
[Industrial Building for Girls]. This structure was built in 1920 and later known as the Home Economics Building. This two-story masonry building features a very slightly projecting central section (suggestive of a pavilion) with an entrance...
Southern University and A & M College--Buildings; Machine shops
[Machine Shop]. This brick structure was built in 1921. This small one-story building repeats the stepped parapet and string courses found on the Industrial Building for Girls. It also features simple decorative brick panels (similar to those...
