Nora Ethel Floyd (1893-1969) was born in Georgia in 1893 and attended Atlanta University in from around 1911-1913. She married John Rosamond Johnson, the brother of James Weldon Johnson (a founder of the NAACP), in 1913. John Rosamond Johnson was a renowned composer, known for writing
Sep 16, 2021

Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs

Nora Ethel Floyd (1893-1969) was born in Georgia in 1893 and attended Atlanta University in from around 1911-1913. She married John Rosamond Johnson, the brother of James Weldon Johnson (a founder of the NAACP), in 1913. John Rosamond Johnson was a renowned composer, known for writing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (1900), which became known as the The Negro National Anthem. After marrying, the couple moved to New York City in 1914, where John was the director of the Music Settlement School for Colored People. The photographs in this collection feature groups of students and adults from the Atlanta University and Morris Brown College participating in the football game festivities. Other images include unidentified individuals, female students from Atlanta University, Eugene Dibble, and the marching band.

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Women with Atlanta University Flag, March 30, 1912
1912-03-30
Two women stand next to each other. One holds an Atlanta University flag while the other holds a trumpet. Written on recto: 3-30-12, M. B. C.
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Two women stand next to each other. One holds an Atlanta University flag while the other holds a trumpet. Written on recto: 3-30-12, M. B. C.
Group of Women at Morris Brown College, March 30, 1912
1912-03-30
A group of women stand in a crowd at Morris Brown College. Written on recto: 3-30-12, M. B. C.
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A group of women stand in a crowd at Morris Brown College. Written on recto: 3-30-12, M. B. C.
Nora E. Floyd, Marian Henry, Edith Bythewood, Mamie Brydie, Anna Bothwell, and Others, February 6, 1911
1911-02-06
Nora E. Floyd, Marian Henry, Edith Bythewood, Mamie Brydie, Anna Bothwell and others sit on the steps outside of North Hall. Written on verso: "1. [?]ell S[?]eight Chatano[?], 2.[?] Floyd, 3. Marian Henry (Emma Henry's sister) Chatanooga Tenn., 4. Edith Bythewood Savannah Ga., 5. Mamie Brydie 6. Anna Bothwell, 7. Mrs. O'neil Head of the Laundry. Taken on North Hall Entrance in our Sat. attire. Sat. 6 of Feb. 1911"
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd, Marian Henry, Edith Bythewood, Mamie Brydie, Anna Bothwell and others sit on the steps outside of North Hall. Written on verso: "1. [?]ell S[?]eight Chatano[?], 2.[?] Floyd, 3. Marian Henry (Emma Henry's sister) Chatanooga Tenn., 4. Edith Bythewood Savannah Ga., 5. Mamie Brydie 6. Anna Bothwell, 7. Mrs. O'neil Head of the Laundry. Taken on North Hall Entrance in our Sat. attire. Sat. 6 of Feb. 1911"
Group of Women, circa 1912
1907/1917
A group of four women stand outside with hats and long coats.
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A group of four women stand outside with hats and long coats.
Nora E. Floyd and Others, circa 1911
1906/1916
Nora E. Floyd sits with a group of unidentified young men and women.
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd sits with a group of unidentified young men and women.
Woman in Front of a Building, circa 1911
1906/1916
A woman poses next to a bench in front of a large building.
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A woman poses next to a bench in front of a large building.
Woman Next to Building, circa 1911
1906/1916
A woman stands in front of a building with three others in the background.
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A woman stands in front of a building with three others in the background.
Woman in Front of a Building, circa 1911
1906/1916
A woman stands in front of a large building.
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A woman stands in front of a large building.
Woman in Front of a Building, circa 1911
1906/1916
A woman stands next to a bench with a large building in the background.
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
A woman stands next to a bench with a large building in the background.
Two Women Near Logpile, circa 1911
1906/1916
Two women look at each other. One woman sits on a pile of logs while the other stands next to the logpile.
African American women, African American students, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Nora E. Floyd Johnson Memorial Photographs
Two women look at each other. One woman sits on a pile of logs while the other stands next to the logpile.