Graduation; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
These six young men, pictured in caps and gowns with diplomas in hand, were the last six to receive bachelor's degrees from Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute in 1902. Following this graduation the state of Virginia abolished the college...
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...
African American teachers--In-service training--Louisiana; Agriculture education--Louisiana
Improving Proficiency In Farming
The rapid trend toward the application of technology to farming was revolutionizing the agriculture industry. It was becoming difficult for those farmers who, unacquainted with modern farm practices, continue to...
Promoting Healthy Living
In the interest of promoting healthy living in the state of Louisiana, Southern University, with the help of a grant from the General Education Board, cooperated with Ascension Parish in sponsoring a nutrition project. ...
A Community Related Living Program
During 1948-1949 Southern University initiated a community related living program in the Bonn community which was located about fifteen miles from the campus. This program was designed to vitalize teaching at...
A Community Related Living Program
During 1948-1949 Southern University initiated a community related living program in the Bonn community which was located about fifteen miles from the campus. This program was designed to vitalize teaching at...
May Day Celebration Hosted Several Events, Such as a Cookouts and Musical and Cultural Events. Pictured Here Are Female Students Plaiting the May Pole.
Homecoming Queen, Pictured from left to right, Katherine Wesley, Miss Alpha Phi Alpha; Ida Morris, Miss Bennett Hall; Judith Gunn, Miss DuBois Hall; Deborah Thomas, Miss Junior; Ramona Hoage, Miss Sophomore; Brigitte Hubbard, Miss Freshman; and...
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...
This Photograph Gives an Overview of the Campus of the Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State Normal School in 1916. Pictured are (1) Main or Academic Building, (2)Wilsonian Hall, a Dormitory For Women, and (3) Men's Hall, the Dormitory For...
This Composite Photograph Shows the 1933 Graduating Class of Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State College, Now Tennessee State University. Pictured in the Center are College President William J. Hale and Dean George W. Gore, Jr.
Upon the death of Dr. James E. Shepard, founder and President of the College, the Board of Trustees appointed an Interim Committee(1947) consisting of Dr. Albert E. Manley, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and (not pictured) Miss Ruth G....
Upon the death of Dr. James E. Shepard, founder and president of the college, the Board of Trustees appointed an Interim Committee (1947) consisting of Dr. Albert T. Turner, Dean of the School of Law, and (not pictured) Dr. Albert E. Manley, Dean...
Homecomings; Luncheons; College presidents; Universities & colleges;
The President's Affability Shows as He and Mrs. Torrence Host a Homecoming Day Brunch in the WRC Cafeteria. Pictured are Dr. Torrence, Mrs. Torrence, Retired Art Teacher Miss Frances Thompson, Designer of University Seal, Former First Lady Mrs. W....
Lucinda Williams Is Pictured in Her Tennessee A & I State University Track Uniform. She Ran the Third Leg of the 4x100 Meter Relay That Won a Gold Medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. At the 1958 Pan-American Games in Chicago, Illinois, Williams...
Madeline Manning is the First and Only American Female to Win an Olympic Gold Medal in the 800-Meter Event, Accomplishing This Feast in Mexico City in 1968. Pictured Above is Madeline Manning Mims (Right) and Coach Temple Receiving an Award From...
Members of the Tigerbelles Track Team of Tennessee A & I State University Pose in Their U.S. Olympic Track Suits With Coach Edward S. Temple. Pictured are Isabelle Daniels, Barbara Jones, Lucinda Williams and Wilma Rudolph. Coach Temple Is...
College presidents; College administrators; Buildings;
Pictured are Dr. Walter S. Davis, President of Tennessee State College, Calvin McKissack of the Firm McKissack and McKissack Architect, Benson Dutton, Head of Engineering and Industrial Education, a Representative of the Harlan Construction...
