Fraternities & sororities--Louisiana--Baton Rouge Southern University and A & M College--Societies
"Paddles" - Representing the social-service Greek organizations on the campus of Southern University during the '50's. Greek Paddles Left to right: Phi Beta Sigma, Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., Alpha Kappa...
Mathematics; Teachers; College administrators; Fraternities & sororities; Universities & colleges;
Alger V. Boswell Came to Tennessee State University In 1930 as a Mathematics Instructor and Served as Professor of Mathematics for 40 Years Until His Retirement From the University in 1970. He Served as Head of Arts and Sciences Department for...
Senior Honorary Society; Virginia State College for Negroes
Any student who has been in residence at Virginia State College for at least six (6) semesters and whose name has appeared on the general college honor roll for six (6) semesters was recommended for membership in Iota Sigma Lambda Honorary Society.
Black and white photograph of Diana Johnson. The 43rd "Miss Southern" a senior special education major from Belle Chase, Louisiana and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She reigned as Miss Southern from 1973-1974.
Black and white photograph of Evangeline Davis. The 26th "Miss Southern", a senior sociology major from New Orleans, Louisiana and honor student. Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She reigned as Miss Southern from 1956-1957.
Black and white photograph of Kiesla Cannon. The 63rd "Miss Southern" a junior accounting major from Alexandria, Louisiana. Member of the dean's list and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She reigned as Miss Southern from 1993-1994.
Black and white photograph of Krystal Pugh. The 71st "Miss Southern" a mass communication major from Amite, Louisiana. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She reigned as Miss Southern from 2001-2002.
Jones-Washington, Lenora E. [Etta Mae]; Beauty contestants
Black and white photograph of Lenora Washington. The 1st "Miss Southern," a junior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana was a member of Sigma Beta; President of the Canary Club; Society Editor of the Digest; Secretary for the Elks; and Literary...
Black and white photograph of Marie Breaux. Miss Breaux, a sophomore from Chicago, Illinois was a member of Sigma Beta and the Skull and Bones Scientific Society. She reigned as the" Most Beautiful Co-ed" from 1928-1929. For the session...
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Dyson. The 17th "Miss Southern," a member of the Riverbend Players, YWCA, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She reigned as Miss Southern from 1947-1948.
Black and white photograph of Naomi Lofton. Miss Lofton, a junior from Lake Charles, Louisiana was a member of Sigma Beta, Cat staff, and the Skull and Bones Scientific Society. She reigned as the" Most Beautiful Co-ed" from 1928-1929. ...
Black and white photograph of Terri Grant. The 45th "Miss Southern" a psychology major from Statesboro, Georgia. She has been active in the Association of Women Students and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She was also chosen a member of the...
Black and white photograph of Veda Rankin. The 49th "Miss Southern", a senior speech and theatre major from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. An outstanding student in both academics and extra-curricular activities. A memeber of various...
Color photograph of Chayla Harris. The 68th "Miss Southern" a 21 year old microbiology major from Atlanta, Georgia. A former member of the Southern University famed "Dancing Dolls". Experienced in ballet, trained with the...
Color photograph of Enitra Jones. The 74th "Miss Southern" a senior biology major with a minor in chemistry from Gretna, Louisiana. A member of the Southern University honors college (Beta Beta Beta), president of Beta Kappa chi,...
Color photograph of Helen Kennedy. The 33rd "Miss Southern", an economics major from Rayville, Louisiana and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Gamma Sigma Service Sorority, and the Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. She was also editor of...
Gordon, Rose S. [Schuyler] "Sky";
Beauty contestants
Color photograph of Rose Gordon. The 62nd "Miss Southern", a 21 year old rehabilitation counseling honor student from Lutcher, Louisiana. A cumulative grade point average of 3.6 and also a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship. Her...
Color photograph of Sharon Briscoe. The 56th "Miss Southern" a native of Jennings, Louisiana. Ms. Briscoe was the first "Miss Southern" to ever be crowned in the A. W. Mumford Stadium with over three thousand people in...
Miner Teachers College;
Miner Teachers College -- Fraternities and Sororities
Delta Sigma Theta – The Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was authorized to make charter members of the Beta Iota Chapter. The charter members were initiated by the Alpha chapter on February 14, 1936. The charter members, who had...
