Whisenton, Joffre T. [Trumbull], 1935-; Southern University and A & M College--Administration
Black and white photograph of Dr. Joffre T. Whisenton. Dr. Joffre Whisenton served as Southern's fifth President but, he also served as the university's second president of the Southern University system. He was the first black to earn a Ph. D....
Washington Technical Institute;
Washington Technical Institute. Business Administration Program
The business program at WTI was intended to train “innovative manager trainees” who will meet the need for “qualified business managers” as industry continues to grow.
Washington Technical Institute;
Washington Technical Institute -- Buildings
WTI’s administration building and student center was dedicated in 1973. By this time, WTI was located on a 21 acre wooded site north of Van Ness Street north of Connecticut Avenue, NW
Portrait of Dr. Thomas E. Miller, the First President of SC State, Served From 1896-1911. Under His Administration, the First Major Structure On the University's Campus Was Constructed, Bradham Hall, Which Opened In September 27, 1896. Bradham...
Portrait of Dr. M. Maceo Nance, Jr., the Fifth President of SC State, Served From 1968-1986. During His Tenure the University Experienced Growth and Expansion In Facilities, Programs and the Reputation of the University. Nance Oversaw the Addition...
Tarver, Leon R. II,; Southern University and A & M College--Administration
Color photograph of Dr.Leon R. Tarver. Dr. Leon Tarver served as Southern's seventh President but, also served as the university's fourth president of the Southern University system. He served as Southern's president from 1997-2005.
Stone, Jesse N.[Nealand], b. 1924 d. 2001; Southern University and A & M College--Administration
Black and white photograph of Dr. Jesse N. Stone. He served as Southern's fourth president from 1974-1985. He was the first President to serve as "President of the Southern University System," with a Board of Supervisors.
This life size bronze statue was built to honor Dr. James Edward Shepard, the founder of North Carolina Central University. This statue was made in 1956 by William Zorach, a lithuanian-born sculptor known for his ceramic sculpture of Benjamin...
Spikes, Dolores Margaret R. [Richard], 1936-; Southern University and A & M College--Administration
Color photograph of Dr. Dolores M. R. Spikes. Dr. Dolores Spikes served as Southern's sixth President but, she also served as the university's third president of the Southern University system. She was also the first female to lead a public...
Southern University and A & M College--Students; Activists; Riots & demonstrations;
Students gathered in front of and in the doorway of the Southern University Administration Building at approximately 10:30 A.M., Thursday, November 16, 1972 after law enforcement personnel had arrived on the scene. (White smudges on the photograph...
Southern University and A & M College--Students; Activists; Riots & demonstrations;
Sheriff's deputies are moving forward toward the Administration Building, a tear gas canister has just been bowled into the group of students and was immediately thrown back. The canister exploded over the heads of the State Police officers...
Southern University and A & M College--Students; Activists; Riots & demonstrations;
Gas canisters launched at students are being tossed back. Most Sheriff's deputies are stooping to don gas masks, others are moving back from Administration Building.
Southern University and A & M College--Students; Activists; Riots & demonstrations;
Gas continues to spread. The students are running from the Administration Building left towards the Auditorium. Moments later, Denver Smith and Leonard Brown, were killed, directly in front of the bush, center photograph.
Southern University and A & M College--Students; Activists; Riots & demonstrations;
Gas has spread throughout the area and most of the students have dispersed. There are still many students inside the administration building at this point.
