A photograph of an unidentified man ringing the Bell Tower. The Bell Tower dates back to the original founding of the school and for decades the bell rung after athletic victories and symbolized the start of class. In 1989 the North Carolina...
Some of North Carolina College’s librarians and english faculty examine a truckload of recent library acquisitions during a joint meeting of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library Staff and the Department of English. Perusing the acquisitions are...
This building named in honor of Harold W. Alexander and Wayne M. Dunn for their contributions and service to the university’s Academic Skills Program. This building served as the main Campus Dining Hall from 1930 until the construction of W. G....
Mrs. Annie Day Robinson Shepard was the devoted wife of Dr. James E. Shepard, founder of North Carolina Central University. Mrs. Shepard wrote the lyrics to North Carolina Central University’s Alma Mater, “Dear Old N.C.C.” Mrs. Shepard...
This building was named in honor of Annie Day Robinson Shepard, devoted wife of Dr. James E. Shepard, founder of North Carolina Central University for her contributions and years of service to the students and the university. Mrs. Shepard wrote...
Mrs. Annie Day Shepard Smith was the daughter of Dr. James E. Shepard, founder of North Carolina Central University. Annie Day Shepard Smith was a graduate of North Carolina College. After her husband’s death in 1953, She operated the I. H....
This building was named in honor of Benjamin Newton Duke, pilanthropist, and tobacco business owner. Mr. Duke made substantial financial contributions to the college during its early development. The Benjamin N. Duke Auditorium was constructed in...
Dr. Alfonso Elder (left to right) greeting MLS Bertha R. Boykin, class of 1951 B.S., class of 1953 in Library Science; Myrtle T. Boykin, class of 1951 B.S., class of 1953 in Library Science; and Thomas E. Boykin class of 1953 M.A. in History. All...
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...
A photograph of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Presidents, (seated left to right) Dr. Robert P. Daniel, unknown, Dr. Alfonso Elder, Dr. James A. Boyer, Dr. Jerome H. Holland, and unknown, (standing left to right) Dr. Martin D....
Mrs. Swalin shows the book, Symphony Stories to school children at a performance of the North Carolina Symphony Children’s Concert Program held at North Carolina College Gymnasium.
A photograph of the members of the graduating class of 1938 of North Carolina College for Negroes assembled in front of the present day Jones Building.
This building was named in honor of Clyde R. Hoey, Governor of North Carolina From 1937-1941. During Clyde R. Hoey’s governorship the state of North Carolina provided free textbooks for elementary schools, increased teacher’s salaries and...
A photograph of members of the College Bowling League’s first place team and individual trophy winners, consisting of North Carolina College faculty and staff members, are shown left to right: Irving Mc Collum, who received the trophy for the...
