University Secretary; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
William Rogers came to Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute in 1903 to teach manual science. He retired in 1947, during his time he was the football coach, athletic director, and cashier. The university football stadium is named in his honor.
Fisk Graduates at Virginia State; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
This class picture from Fisk University in 1915 shows two future faculty members at Virginia State University. On the first row, reading left to right, the third person is Felicia D. Anderson, who will write the words to the Alma Mater and also...
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...
Page 1 of History of the Teaching faculty employed at Southern University from its relocation in New Orleans along with their specialized field or department in which they served at Southern.
Doxey Alfonzo Wilkerson had a A.D. Degree in English from the University of Kansas. He came to Virginia State in 1927. He was the acting director of the high school and professor secondary education in 1929.
John Leon Lockett earned a B.S. and M.S. in Agronomy from the Iowa State College in 1923. In 1928, Mr. Lockett became the Director of Agricultural Division and Professor of Agronomy.
Southern University and A & M College--Students; Barbershop quartets;
The Southern University Quartet toured Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina during the summer, singing Southern into the hearts of the citizens of these...
Rockefeller Officials Visit Southern. Spending a half day on Southern University's campus viewing the plant and discussing General Education Board fellowships were, left to right: Dr. Felton G. Clark, president of Southern University; Dr. H. M....
The Nashville Alumni Singers Were Organized November 1, 1947 for the Purpose of Planning Music for the Thanksgiving Program. Mrs. Henerietta Rucks-McCallister, Chairman of the Music Committee, Served as the First Chairman. The Idea of the Alumni...
Beth M. Howse (1943- ). Librarian. Class of 1965. Distinguished by a vigorous sense of service to Fisk since 1970. Continues to serve as Special Collection Librarian since 1975.and as director of the Fisk University Mini-College since 1984....
Founders' Day commemorations; College administrators; College presidents; Universities & colleges;
Dr. Edward H. Hale, Son of the University's First President, the Late William J. Hale Presents a $1,000 Check to University President, Dr. A. P. Torrence and Vice President for Development Director, Dr. Calvin O. Atchison a Joint Gift to the TSU...
District Of Columbia Teachers College;
District Of Columbia Teachers College--Faculty;
Whitehead, Matthew
Associate Director Matthew Whitehead (1918-1990) was the last President of Miner Teachers College, and Dean of DCTC. He received his AB from Johnson C. Smith University; his MA from Teachers College, Columbia University; Ed.D, New York University....
Dr. Beverly Washington Jones was appointed Interim Chancellor June 16, 2007. Prior to becoming Interim Chancellor, Dr. Beverly W. Jones served as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dean of University College, Director of the...
Dr. Alfonso Elder and Dr. James E. Shepard conversing with Miss Nannie Helen Burroughs and Mrs. Catherine Ruth Edwards in front of B. N. Duke Auditorium. Miss Nannie Helen Burroughs helped establish the National Association of Colored Women and...
Dr. James Edward Shepard (November 3, 1875-October 6, 1947) founded the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua in 1910. He was the school's first president and served in that position from 1909 until his death on October 6, 1947. Prior...
Women; Dormitories; College administrators; Universities & colleges;
Edna Rose Hankal Became the Second Dean of Women at Tennessee State University and Served in That Capacity for Twenty-Three Years, 1935-1950. From 1950-1955 She Was the Residence Director of Hale Hall and From 1955-1958 She Was Head Resident...
Southern University at Shreveport; Teachers; Employees
Black and White Photo; 1st Faculty and Staff: Kneeling, Left to Right: Clifton Jones, Registrar; Dr. Ivory Nelson, Chairman, Natural Science Division; Robert Williams, English; Joseph Davis, Men's Counselor; James S. Holt, Biology; Leonard Barnes,...
A group of faculty conversing at North Carolina College’s Annual Faculty Institute. From left to right are Mrs. Floyd Bass; Dr. Norman Johnson, Associate Professor of Education; Dr. Floyd Bass, professor of education and director of the...
