College President; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
John Mercer Langston was the first president of what is now Virginia State University. He was the third head of the institution, following principals, James Storum and James M. Colson Jr. He served in office from January 1, 1886 - December 31,...
Virginia School Report; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
The report of the summer session of Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute from the principal, James Storum to the superintendent of public instruction.
Faculty; Certificate; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
The earliest certificate awarded by the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute for the Education of Teachers held on campus during the summer. This certificate was issued to William Layton August 22, 1884 and was signed by Principal James Storum...
African American; Educator; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
He was the first science teacher at the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute now Virginia State University. Mr. Colson was an 1883 graduate of Dartmouth College. He served as acting principal in 1885 replacing the first principal James...
African American; Principal; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Ida M. Harris was the first female administrator at what is now Virginia State University. She was originally from Fairfax County, Virginia. She was very involved in the development of African American Education in Virginia after the War of the...
