Mechanical Building (Southern University, New Orleans, La.)
The Mechanical Department at Southern University was initiated on October 7, 1890 and by 1893 it was in full operation and had a three year course of study. There were 27 students in the...
Black Militia; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
When the cornerstone for the main building was laid in July of 1883, there was a program which included a parade to the campus by different organizations. Included in this parade were several of the black militia units. The unit shown here was...
Miner Teachers College;
Miner Teachers College -- Fraternities and Sororities;
Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta – In the early 1930s, the Kappa Alpha chapter of Zeta Phi Beta was established at Miner Teachers College. Zeta stated that its objectives included finer womanhood, sisterly love, and scholarship. The chapter’s work included...
Jones, John S. [Sebastian], 1872-1959;
Louisiana Colored Teachers' Association;
African Americans--Education--Louisiana; Southern University and A & M College--Administration
Portrait of John Sebastian Jones, first Dean of Southern University in Baton Rouge.
The bulletin of Atlanta University was a publication sent to faculty, friend and alumni of the institution; Telling of the institution's progress and present needs. This issue is March 1904, no. 144.
The bulletin of Atlanta University was a publication sent to faculty, friend and alumni of the institution; Telling of the institution's progress and present needs. This issue is May 1902, no. 128.
Graduating Class; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
The normal graduating class of 1908. Included on this photograph are reading left to right, first row Professor Phillips, Gandy, Rogers, President James Hugo Johnston, and the last two women on the right are Mary Branch and Anna Laura Lindsay.
Commencement; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Closing program for the summer session at the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. Document all in hand (ALS) included on the list is Rosa D. Bowser and Fanny R. Walker.
Blueprint of Campus Master Plan; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
In 1928, the University engaged Charles M. Robinson to develop a campus master plan. Mr. Robinson used three factors in putting together this site plan, the univeristy overlooks the Appomattox River, the number of acres, and the curriculum. For...
Undine A. Smith, a native of Petersburg, Va. and a graduate of Fisk University. During her long career at Virginia State University, she taught hundreds of students. Included in this group were people such as, William Billie Taylor and Camilla...
High School Teacher; College Faculty Member; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Dannie Starr graduated from Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute in 1928. Her career at Virginia State included time teaching at the university high school and as a member of the college faculty after 1940. She later married Charles Townes.
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia -- Buildings
Front of Van Ness Campus, showing buildings 38 and 39. In 1976, phase I construction was completed for the Van Ness Campus is completed. It included Buildings 32, 38, and 39.
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia -- Basketball
Members of UDC's Women’s Basketball team in 1978. Head Coach: Cynthia Hall. Members of the team, included: Linda Eborn, Marian Holland, Grace Hutchinson, Grace Odums, Regina Bolden, Deirdre Pryde, Cynthia Stringfield, and Debra Whitford.
The First Faculty of the Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial Normal School, 1912 Included Three Graduates of Atlanta University, Three Graduates of Fisk, One Graduate of Hampton, One Graduate of Howard and Two Graduates of Northrern Universities....
The Third Sunday Services Program of the Sais Society, a Student Organization at the Tennessee A & I State Normal School, Commemorates the Annual Sermon Service. The Sais Society, Founded in 1919, Encouraged Scholarship and Honored Students...
Boley, Almira A. [Alice], b. 1885 d. 1967; Southern University and A & M College--Faculty; Southern University and A & M College--Administration
Black and white photograph of Miss Almira Boley, principal of Southern University's Laboratory School. Almira Alice Boley was born on July 21, 1885 in West Monroe,...
Black and white photograph of Virginia Gates. The 48th "Miss Southern", a native of Pensacola, Florida. Miss Gates a member of the Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Young Democrats of Southern University; Association of...
