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.
Recreation; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
A group of young ladies enjoying themselves at the beach. Third from the right is Miss Amaza Meredith, who will establish the fine art department at Virginia State in 1935.
Women's Suffrage; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
The first colored women in Ettrick to vote in 1920 were all members of the VSU faculty. Reading from left to right on the first row; Mary Branch, Anna Lindsay, Edna Colson, Edwina Wright, Johnella Frazer (Jackson), and Nannie Nichols; on the back...
Cooking Class; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
The cooking class of 1922. According to the picture only the 8 young ladies graduated. Ester Isabelle Tate, first from the right, was the instructor for the class. This photo was taken from the papers of Mrs. Rebecca Butcher Piout.
Sports; Football; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
The 1923 Football Team coached by Harry C. Graves, standing, rear on the left. On the right side standing is the Dean of Men at Virginia State University at that time, Thomas Livingston Puryear, who was listed as assistant coach.
African American Land-Grant College Presidents; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
1926 Conference of African American Land-Grant College Presidents. The first man on the first row, reading left to right is John M. Gandy, President of Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute.
Southern University and A & M College--Alumni and alumnae
CLASS OF 1929 Standing left to right front row: [Dr. Felton Grandison Clark], son of Joseph S. Clark, president of Southern University, Albertine Parker, Blanche Kelly, Lillie Belle Cox, Viola Ward, Alda Refe, Myrtle McLeod, Catherine Watkins...
Southern University and A & M College--Students; Barbershop quartets;
The Southern University Quartet toured Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina during the summer, singing Southern into the hearts of the citizens of these...
The Paine College Quartet Visited Cities In Georgia, North And South Carolina, And Tennessee. Their Harmony And Artistic Ability Were Praised By Thousands Everywhere They Appeared. Photographed, From Left To Right, Are: Robert Screen, First...
The Y.W.C.A Cabinet Was Under The Leadership Of Miss Edythe McIver, Assisted By Miss Emma C.W. Gray, Sponsor. Seated From Left To Right Are: Miss Edythe McIver, President; Marjorie Johnson, Bonnie Brinson, Rheba Ashmore, Sarah Williams, Miss Emma...
Southern University and A&M College--History;
Southern University and A & M College-Administration
Southern University Founders Day March 9, 1938. Picture caption reads: 25 Years of Service - 24 Years of Growth. Image at far right is of President Joseph S. Clark alongside his wife Octavia H. Clark and son Felton G. Clark.
Sports; Wrestling; Virginia State College for Negroes
Two of Virginia State University's wrestling champions for 1941. On the left is Rudolph Powell in the 115 lb class, and on the right is Clarence Carter in the 125 lb class.
The Three Athletes Photographed Made The All Conference Team In 1941. From Left To Right: Penrose Parks, Back; Ben Williams, Guard; Ike Gomillion, End.
A 1941 photograph of Dr. James E. Shepard and his family at North Carolina College for Negroes (front row left to right) Annie Day Shepard, his wife; James E. Shepard; and daughter Marjorie; (standing) daughter Annie Day Smith; niece Virginia S....
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....
