Today's blog was written by Kaitlin Rogers, Archives Technician at the National Archives at College Park “Where Everybody is Somebody” [Photograph of Long-Jones Hall, originally called Long Hall on Grambling State University’s campus. Louisiana SP Grambling State University Historic District, NAID 73973950] On November 1, 1901, the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School, known today as … Continue reading Happy Founder’s Day Grambling State University
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Happy Founder’s Day Prairie View A&M University
Today's blog was written by Kaitlin Rogers, Archives Technician at the National Archives at College Park Motto: “Prairie View Produces Productive People” On August 14th, 1876, Alta Vista Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth, now known as Prairie View A&M University, was established by the Texas legislature. The school was created to … Continue reading Happy Founder’s Day Prairie View A&M University
Black College Life in the New Deal: A Google Cultural Institute Exhibit
Today's blog was written by Netisha Currie, Archives Specialist at the National Archives in College Park. In celebration of Black History Month, the Google Cultural Institute has created a channel devoted to Black History and Culture. It features over 80 exhibits showcasing documents, artwork, photographs, artifacts and 5,000 other types of items relating to black … Continue reading Black College Life in the New Deal: A Google Cultural Institute Exhibit