William H. Miles Was Born a Slave In 1828 and Freed In 1854. He Joined the Methodist Episcopal Church (South) In 1855 and the Church Licensed Him to Preach in 1857. Over the Next 22 Years, He Lead a Church That Grew Into One of the Largest In the...
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.
Dr. Walker (Founder, Teacher And President) Was Elected As A Teacher of Paine Institute, July 17, 1883. He Was Elected To Succeed Dr. Callaway As Second President In 1884, And Remained President Until His Death, May 17, 1911. Under His...
Secretary; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Charles James Daniel was born in Orange County, Virginia. Before coming to the Institute he had studied at Howard University, and was a graduate of the Richmond Institute in 1878. He taught school in Louisa County, Virginia, and from 1882 to...
President; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
James Hugo Johnston was the second president of Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. He took over the top position at the University in 1888 and remained in that position until his death in 1914.
Agricultural facilities--Louisiana; Southern University and A & M College--Buildings
The Agricultural school was established in October, 1891. The first superintendent was Board member, Professor Hugh Jamison, Jr., who was married and had several children, and served from August 21, 1890, until his death in 1899. The clearing of...
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...
Renovated View Of First President's House Until The Paine House Was Completed in 1968. The Building Was Razed In 1975 To Make Way For The New Administrative Building, Haygood-Holsey Hall.
Mary Branch graduated from the Normal Department at Virginia State Normal and Collegiate in 1897. She returned to the campus in 1905 as an instructor and remained until 1920. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of...
The Baton Rouge Academy, an institution sponsored by the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana for black boys and girls. In 1892, a suggestion was made that the Fourth District Association purchase a tract of land for...
The Baton Rouge Academy, an institution sponsored by the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana for black boys and girls. In 1892, a suggestion was made that the Fourth District Association purchase a tract of land for...
The Baton Rouge Academy, an institution sponsored by the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana for black boys and girls. In 1892, a suggestion was made that the Fourth District Association purchase a tract of land for...
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...
Rev. Hammond Was A Minister Of The Methodist Episcopal Church From The North Georgia Conference. He was Elected The Third President Of Paine College In 1911 And Served Until 1915. Bennett Hall Was Erected During His Administration.
Bennett Hall, A Dormitory For Women, Was Named In Memory Of Miss Bell H. Bennett; Name Changed To Harper House In 1962 And Served As A Dormitory For Men Until 1971. The Building Was Demolished In 1977.
Southern University and A & M College--Student housing
Old Farm HouseThis image represents an old farmhouse, which occupied the site of the Home Economics Building. This photo was taken in the early fall of 1914 when the long annex that was made to the back was unfinished. This building housed all...
Faculty Member; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Edna Colson was born in 1888 to James and Kate Hill Colson. She graduated from Peabody High School in 1904 and Fisk University in 1908. She continued with her education earning a B.E. from Fisk University, a B.S. from Teacher's College and a...
