Campus Buildings; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Built for the owner of the Fleet Farm in 1834. The building became known as the Griffin House, after John Griffin bought the tract in 1879. It was purchased for Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute in 1882. It was converted into the main...
Campus Buildings; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Built for the owner of the Fleet Farm in 1834. The building became known as the Griffin House, after John Griffin bought the tract in 1879. It was purchased for Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute in 1882. It was converted into the main...
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...
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...
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...
Campus Building; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
In 1922, the university purchased an old silk mill located on the southside of the campus. This building would be used for vocational education. This building became a part of Simms Hall.
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. ...
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...
Ella Sheppard oftern considered the backbone of the group, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 4, 1851. Her father was operated a livery stable in Nashville, purchased his freedom for $1800 and purchased Ella's freedom for $350. He tried...
The James Edward Shepard House was constructed in 1925 for Dr. Shepard with funds collected primarily from the citizens of Durham. This house served as his official residence until his death on October 6, 1947. It is the oldest building on the...
MAGNOLIA COTTAGE (1875). Built as a private residence. Purchased by Fisk University in 1917 for use as a music building, television and audio-visual center.
Pinchback, Pinckney Benton Stewart, b. 1837 d. 1921; Governors--Louisiana
Founder and sponsor of the relocation of Southern University. Pinchback served as Senator in the Louisiana State Senate in 1867, Lieutenant Governor in 1871 and Governor of Louisiana from December 9, 1872 to January 13, 1873 [35 days].
The bulletin of Atlanta University was a publication sent to faculty, friends and alumni of the institution; Telling of the institution's progress and present needs. This issue is December 1901, no. 123.
The bulletin of Atlanta University was a publication sent to faculty, friends and alumni of the institution; Telling of the institution's progress and present needs. This issue is February 1902, no. 125.
