DeLong, Mary A. [Ann] Craig, 1865-1960; Southern University and A & M College--Students
Black and white photograph of Mary A. Craig DeLong. She was Southern's first student to enter the premises at Southern University when it was chartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Paine Institute Held Its First Class On January 1, 1884, In Rented Quarters On Broad Street in Augusta, GA. Among The First Group Of Young People Present That Morning Was John Wesley Gilbert, Who Stepped Ahead Of The Others And Enrolled As The...
Southern University and A & M College--Students; Sewing--Study and teaching
Sewing class
The girls' industrial department, was instituted in 1885. Sewing was mandatory for girls; and those desiring did painting, embroidery, and ornamental work. Many girls made various household items such as garments and rugs. In...
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...
College Catalogue; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
The first catalogue of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute. State officials, were in such a hurry to eliminate the college program at the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute that the new catalogue was printed before the official...
Cookery--Study and teaching--Louisiana; Home economics centers; Home economics students--Louisiana--Baton Rouge
The girl's Industrial department generally produced more graduates [with the exception of the high school and grammar school sections of the school], the Cooking department from its beginning experienced rapid growth. The feasibility of a cooking...
Southern University and A & M College--Buildings; Building construction--Louisiana--Baton Rouge
Laying of First Brick Work on Academic Building. The completion of this building gave it the credit of being the most complete school building in the State of Louisiana for Negroes. People came from all sections of the State to see this new state...
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...
Handicrafts Class At The Leadership Training School Held At Paine College. These Young Women Made Many Useful And Beautiful Articles Out Of Waste Materials Such As Corn Shucks, etc.
May Day Celebration Hosted Several Events, Such as a Cookouts and Musical and Cultural Events. Pictured Here Are Female Students Plaiting the May Pole.
Portrait of Dr. Benner C. Turner, the Fourth President of SC State, Served From 1950-1967. During His Tenure the University Experienced Rapid Growth of Both the Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollments, an Increase In the Number of Faculty and Staff,...
Dr. J. Neal Hughley and his wife Sadie Hughley conversing with Dr. Mordecai Wyatt Johnson. In 1955 Dr. J. Neal Hughley became the first campus minister and he also served as a professor of economics. Mrs. Sadie Hughley served as Supervisor and...
Miner Teachers College; Miner Teachers College -- football
The athletic program at Miner was generally limited through its entire history, especially in the area of intercollegiate athletics. Athletics was still underdeveloped in 1933. At the time, there was a lack of athletic tradition and support for...
