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.
Sports; Football; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Depicted here is the University Football Team for 1917. Standing on the top left is William Rogers, who served as the team's head coach. The Football Stadium was later named after him.
Grambling State University Stadium Name Change Now Official With the Signature of Gov. Mike Foster In the GSU's Robinson Stadium as Eddie G. Robinson Stadium.
Color photograph of Sharon Briscoe. The 56th "Miss Southern" a native of Jennings, Louisiana. Ms. Briscoe was the first "Miss Southern" to ever be crowned in the A. W. Mumford Stadium with over three thousand people in...
Nelson Mandela giving the Commencement address at the Southern University Commencement Ceremony. The commencement ceremony was held outside at the A.W. Mumford Stadium. Southern University has not had an outdoor commencement in over 30...
Nelson Mandela giving the Commencement address at the Southern University Commencement Ceremony. The commencement ceremony was held outside at the A.W. Mumford Stadium. Southern University has not had an outdoor commencement in over 30...
Platform guests. Nelson Mandela seated second from left. The commencement ceremony was held outside at the A.W. Mumford Stadium. Southern University has not had an outdoor commencement in over 30 years.
Nelson Mandela dressed in commencement regalia. Nelson Mandela giving the Commencement address at the Southern University Commencement Ceremony. The commencement ceremony was held outside at the A.W. Mumford Stadium. Southern University has not...
The Founders Campaign Began; Board Spotlight on Dr. Edgar E. Smith; Land Acquired for Basic Science Building; Second Year Class Prepares for Transfer; Dr. James A. Kaufman Donated Land Near Stadium. New Faculty Included Dr. Nathaniel Pugh, Jr.,...
