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...
Dr. Walker (Founder, Teacher And President) Was Elected As A Teacher of Paine Institute, July 17, 1883. He Was Elected To Succeed Dr. Callaway As Second President In 1884, And Remained President Until His Death, May 17, 1911. Under His...
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.
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...
Under the Leadership of Dr. Hunter Two Programs Were Created: One Was Known as Industrial Arts That Included Carpentry, Brick Laying, Masonry, Metal Work, and Painting For Boys; and Sewing and Cooking For Girls. The Other Program Was Known as...
Lincoln University (PA); Garnet OR Garnett Literary Society OR Literary Association OR Lyceum
Invitation Booklet and Program. Date of event: Frday, May 31st, 1907, "To Be Held In The Oratory". Lists Senior Essay, Junior Oration, Sophomore Contest.
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...
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.
Dr. Hunter Created a Second Program Known as Liberal Arts Which Included the Classics, Greek, Latin, Literature, Algebra and Geometry. As a Post Civil War Institution, Saint Augustine’s Offered Both Curricula in Keeping With Liberal Arts and...
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.
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...
9.5" x 11/5" Cloth Cover With Leather Spine and Corners, No Title Embossed on Spine or Front Cover. Typewritten, With Secretaries' Signatures: H.F. Grim (Through 6/1957; William R. Cole. LU Board Meeting Minutes. Starting in 1954,...
A photograph of Brooklyn McMillon (sitting), a retired alumnus and former chairman of the Health Education Department, instructor, registrar, and a long time servant and volunteer of the university has collected and archived the university’s...
