Dr. William Gill speaks at a podium with men and women on stage. Written on verso: Dr. William Gill, Vice President, Mississippi State University, Centennial Convocation Speaker, February 11, 1962, female: Alcon oldest grad.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Events and programs, Presidents
Exterior view of Oakland Memorial Chapel. Written on recto: Oakland Memorial Chapel-- originally constructed in 1830, was restored in 1959. The first Mississippi male to receive a college degree was here in the mid 1830s, while the first black to receive a college degree was here in the mid 1870s. --Alcorn A&M College George Sewell.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Exterior view of Sister's Chapel at Spelman College. Written on verso: Spelman's, Sisters Chapel--named in honor of Laura and Lucy Spelman--was dedicated by John D. Rockefeller Jr., May 1925.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Exterior view of Morris Brown College entrance marker. Written on recto: Entrance Morris Brown College campus. Left background Fountain Hall (Atlanta University's undergraduate Stone Hall), Georgia's 25th National Landmark.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
Outdoor group portrait of men and women in front of brick building. Written on verso: Mr. W. Hubert, 1) Commencement photo, 2) 31 Graduation Class; written on recto: Univ. Extension Group Athens GA 1929.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Portraits and people, Commecement and ceremonies
Exterior view of President's Cottage, Written on recto: The President's Cottage--Built in 1830, except for periods of renovation, this has been in continuous use.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Buildings and grounds
