The Spelman Messenger was established in 1885, four years after the founding of Spelman College. It featured articles written by faculty, students, and staff, on a variety of topics  alumnae news, prominent visitors to campus, health and wellness, history, and religion  and often included photographs and local business advertisements. The Spelman Messenger is still currently being published in print and online, and serves as the official magazine of Spelman College and the alumnae.
Jul 5, 2019

Spelman Messenger

The Spelman Messenger was established in 1885, four years after the founding of Spelman College. It featured articles written by faculty, students, and staff, on a variety of topics alumnae news, prominent visitors to campus, health and wellness, history, and religion and often included photographs and local business advertisements. The Spelman Messenger is still currently being published in print and online, and serves as the official magazine of Spelman College and the alumnae.

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Spelman Messenger March 1885 vol. 1 no. 1 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger April 1885 vol. 1 no. 2 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger November 1885 vol. 2 no. 1 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger December 1885 vol. 2 no. 2 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger January 1886 vol. 2 no. 3 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger February 1886 vol. 2 no. 4 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger March 1886 vol. 2 no. 5 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger April 1886 vol. 2 no. 6 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger May 1886 vol. 2 no. 7 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger June 1886 vol. 2 no. 8 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger November 1886 vol. 3 no. 1 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger January 1887 vol. 3 no. 3 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger February 1887 vol. 3 no. 4 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger March 1887 vol. 3 no. 5 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger April 1887 vol. 3 no. 6 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger May 1887 vol. 3 no. 7 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger June 1887 vol. 3 no. 8 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger November 1887 vol. 4 no. 1 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger December 1886 vol. 3 no. 2 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger
Spelman Messenger January 1888 vol. 4 no. 3 African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education, College publications Spelman Messenger