Southern University and A&M College June 26, 2006 Angela Proctor, Project Manager, Southern University, BR Southern University History – It’s Beginning

Southern University and A&M College

June 26, 2006 Angela Proctor, Project Manager, Southern University, BR

Southern University History – It’s Beginning

2006-06-26 Angela Proctor, Project Manager

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Covered in this Presentation…

History of Southern UniversityHighlights of the InstitutionHighlights of Special

CollectionsHighlights of Digital CollectionsTrainingCollaborationProject SoftwareDemonstrationQuestions and Answers


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Narrative Statement: History of Southern University

Narrative StatementSouthern University and A&M College: A

Brief History

In 1879, Pinckney B. S. Pinchback, T. T. Allain, T. B. Stamps and Henry Demas sponsored the movement in the Louisiana State Constitutional Convention that resulted in the establishment, in the City of New Orleans, of an institution “for the education of persons of color.” This institution was chartered as Southern University, in April, 1880, by the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana. The State Legislature also passed Act 87 in 1880 as a proper act of incorporation and governance of the Institution. Section 7 of this Act provided that this Board of Trustees “shall establish a faculty of arts and letters, which shall be competent to instruct in every branch of liberal education; and under the rules of, and in concurrence with the Board of Trustees, to graduate students and grant degrees pertaining to arts and letters. . .on persons competent and deserving.”

On October 18, 1880, the Board of Trustees was organized under the Chairmanship of Dr. J. B. Wilkinson. A. Mercier was elected President of the Board; T.T. Allain, Vice President and Edwin W. Fay, Secretary-Treasurer. Other members of the Board were: General Zebulon York, Washington Saunders, S.D. Stockman, I.N. Marks, A.R. Gourrier and George Fayerweather.


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Narrative Statement: History of Southern University (cont.)

The Board of Trustees elected A.R. Gourrier (12/20/80) to serve as President of Southern University, but he resigned on February 14, 1881, before the University was opened. The Board then elected George Fayerweather as Interim President (2/14/81-3/7/82). It was during his administration that the University was opened. Successive presidents include: The Reverend Charles H. Thompson, Rector of St. Phillips Episcopal Church, (1882-1883); The Reverend Joshua Hicks Harrison, graduate of Vanderbilt University, (1883-1886); Henry A. Hill, a businessman and alumnus of Washington and Lee University, (6/30/86-9/4/86); and George W. Bothwell, a local school teacher and pastor of Central Congregational Church, (1886-1887); and Henry A. Hill, again as acting from October 3, 1887 to June 1888 when he was elected President, a position he held till the school was moved in 1913.

On December 1, 1880, five individuals were bonded to establish the University Treasury. They were George Fayerweather, bonded for $10,000 and four residents of Feliciana Parish – Albert Mayer, D.J. Wedge, J.G. Kilbourne, and W.H. Piper – each bonded for $2,500. The trustees then purchased the building of the Hebrew Girls School, formerly the Israel Sinai Temple Synagogue, on Calliope Street, between St. Charles and Camp Streets in New Orleans, as the site of the University. Southern University was opened on March 7, 1881, with twelve students. The University now established, its support was secured by a Constitutional provision, on February 6, 1882, which granted an annual State appropriation of $10,000. At the same time the Legislature reorganized the Board of Trustees, with W.H. Chaffee, President, T.T. Allain, Vice President, and Charles Keever, Secretary-Treasurer. By 1886, the University had outgrown its facilities and a State appropriation of $14,000 was used to purchase the square at Magazine and Soniat Streets. Later, two classic Doric columned buildings were erected there. The Board of Trustees, on June 27, 1890, established the “Agricultural and Mechanical Department” of Southern University, the actual beginning of agricultural experimentation or practice was delayed until a farm was secured. This was achieved on August 18, 1891. In 1890 the Southern University Board of Trustees voted that Southern should serve as a land-grant college for Afro-Americans in the state of Louisiana and as such should receive the appropriation from the Morrill Acts. However, it was not until 1891 that Southern University was recognized by the Federal Government as a Land Grant College, under the Federal Act of 1890, known as the Second Morrill Act. –


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Legislative Act 118 of 1912 authorized the closing and sale of Southern University of New Orleans, and the re-establishment of the University on a new site. Act 118 also provided for the reorganization of the University with a New Board of Trustees to be appointed to four-year terms by the State Governor. Leon Lock, a representative from Lake Charles, successfully maneuvered a bill through the house that provided for a “change of domicile” for Southern University. The bill passed both houses and was signed into law by Governor Luther Hall as Act Number 118, 1912. But, a group of black citizens of New Orleans instituted a lawsuit against the move. A temporary injunction was granted by the District Court. The Supreme Court reversed the favorable decision of the lower court in the favor of plaintiffs and dismissed the case. The Supreme Court validated this Act on June 14, 1913. In July of 1913, the Board of Trustees elected Joseph Samuel Clark, who was both President of Baton Rouge College, and The Louisiana Colored Teachers Association, to serve as President of the “New” Southern University. In 1914, Southern University in New Orleans was closed by Legislative authorization. On March 9 of the same year, the “New” Southern University was opened in Scotlandville, Louisiana.

The Louisiana Constitutional Convention of 1921 authorized the reorganization and expansion of Southern University; and Legislative Act 100 of 1922 provided that the University be reorganized under the control of the State Board of Education, which was effective immediately.

The Louisiana Constitution Convention of 1973 authorized a Board of Supervisors for Southern University. Dr. Joseph Samuel Clark retired and was named President Emeritus in 1938. He was succeeded in the Presidency by Dr. Felton Grandison Clark who served as President until 1968. On October 13, 1968, Dr. G. Leon Netterville, Jr., Vice President of Business Affairs, was named President. Dr. Jesse N. Stone, Jr., became the fourth President of Southern University on July 1, 1974. In 1977, the Southern University Board of Supervisors reorganized the System and Dr. Jesse N. Stone, Jr., was designated System President, with office and residence on the Baton Rouge Campus. The chief administrative officer on each campus was designated Chancellor. They were: Dr. Roosevelt Steptoe, Chancellor, Baton Rouge Campus (1977-1982); Leonard Barnes, Chancellor, Shreveport Campus (1977-1986); and Dr. Emmett W. Bashful, Chancellor, New Orleans Campus (1977-1986). On September 1, (1982-1985), Dr. James J. Prestage became Chancellor of the Baton Rouge Campus, following the resignation of Dr. Roosevelt Steptoe.


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On June 29, 1985, the Southern University Board of Supervisors changed the name of Southern University School of Law to the Southern University Law Center. Dr. B.K. Agnihotri was named Chancellor (1985-2001).

Dr. Joffre Trumbull Whisenton became the fifth President of the Southern University System on June 29, 1985-1988. Dr. Wesley Cornelious McClure, Chancellor, Baton Rouge Campus (1985-1988). From 1986-1989 Dr. Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes was Chancellor, of the Southern University New Orleans Campus; Dr. Robert Smith, Chancellor, of the Southern University Shreveport Campus (1987-1993).

On October 29, 1988, Dr. Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes assumed the position of Interim Chancellor on the Baton Rouge Campus and the sixth President of the Southern University System. Dr. Spikes was also the first female to head a University System in the United States, and the first female head of a Louisiana Public College or University. She remained interim Chancellor on the Baton Rouge Campus from (1988-1991) until a candidate could be chosen. In 1991, Dr. Marvin L. Yates was appointed Chancellor, of the Southern University Campus (1991-1998). Dr. Robert Gex, Interim Chancellor of the Southern University at New Orleans Campus (12/1/1988-7/31/1989); he was later named Chancellor on August 1, 1989-June 30, 1997. Dr. Gerald C. Peoples was then named Chancellor, July 1, 1997-February 28, 2000. Dr. Press L. Robinson, Sr., Interim Chancellor March 1-31, 2000. Dr. Joseph Bouie, Jr., was then named Chancellor April 1, 2000-February 10, 2002. Dr. Press Robinson, Sr., was again Interim Chancellor from February 11, 2002-May 12, 2002. Dr. Mary Wilson, Interim Chancellor of the Southern University Shreveport Campus (6/1993-11/93) as the first woman chief executive of the University. Dr. Jerome G. Green, Jr., assumed duties as Chancellor from November 1993-1998. S. Albert Gilliam was appointed Interim Chancellor, August 1998-1999. Dr. James C. Brown assumed the role of Chancellor in May 1999 and in October 2000, Dr. Press L. Robinson was appointed Interim Chancellor. Arthur E. Stallworth, Interim Chancellor, Southern University Law Center (2001-2002).


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On January 1, 1997-2005, Dr. Leon Tarver II became the seventh President of the Southern University System. Dr. Edward R. Jackson became Chancellor of the Baton Rouge Campus on July 1, 1998-present. Dr. Press L. Robinson, Sr., Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans May 13, 2002-present; and Dr. Ray L. Belton, Chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport December, 2000-present. In October, 2002 the Southern University Board of Supervisors appointed Freddie Pitcher, Jr., as the new Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center. His appointment began on January 6, 2003.

On July 1, 2001 the Southern University Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Leodrey Williams as Chancellor of the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC). The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC) was established on July 1, 2001 out of the need to enhance the impact of Southern University’s land-grant programs on the citizenry of the state of Louisiana.

On July 1, 2005-2006 the Southern University Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Edward R. Jackson Interim President of the Southern University System. Effective April 1, 2006 Dr. Ralph Slaughter became the eighth President of the Southern University System. Dr. Edward R. Jackson, Chancellor of the Baton Rouge Campus on July 1, 1998-. Dr. Robert Gex, returned as Interim Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans July 1, 2005-December 2005 [Hurricane Katrina]; Dr. Victor Ukpolo, was named Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans effective January 1, 2006; and Dr. Ray L. Belton, Chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport December, 2000-present. In October, 2002 the Southern University Board of Supervisors appointed Freddie Pitcher, Jr., as the new Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center. His appointment began on January 6, 2003.


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Highlights of the Institution

DATE BRIEF TIMELINE1886 The school’s first major appropriation from the legislature

totaled $14,000 in the form of a state warrant. The actual amount received from the warrant was $47,500.

1892 The Federal government recognized Southern University as a land-grant institution. As of that date, Southern had as its primary aim the offering of higher education to qualified applicants within the state. ‡ The University was accorded land-grant status because of the agrarian economy of which it was a part.

1895 The university came into ownership of a farm consisting of over 100 acres of tillable land. ‡ Dormitories for students and recitation rooms were built on the farm. This was done in order to provide facilities for students in agriculture and agriculture chemistry.

1912 Legislative Act Number 118 authorized the closing and selling of Southern University in New Orleans and re-establishment of the University at a new site.

1914 On March 9, 1914, the new Southern University opened in new location with Dr. J.S. Clark as President. ‡ The enrollment totaled 47, seventeen of whom were boarders and faculty and administration numbering nine. ‡ Address by Superintendent T. H. Harris. ‡ Visit by members of the State Legislature. ‡ Appropriation of $25,000.00 for new buildings.


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Highlights of the Institution

(cont.)DAT

EBRIEF TIMELINE

1914-1915 Visit by Booker T. Washington. ‡ Dedication of first three new buildings. ‡ First graduating class.

1915-1916 Increased enrollment. ‡ Money appropriated for erection of hospital.

1916-1917 Music Department established and first public musical program given. ‡ First Farmers’ Conference held.

1917-1918 Erection of first diary barn. ‡ Jeanes Short Course held at Southern University for ten days.

1918-1919 First High School diplomas awarded. ‡ Physical Education Department added.

1919- The Constitutional amendment limiting state appropriations for the school to $10,000.00 was removed.

1919-1920 First Normal graduating class [two-year course].

1920-1921 $267,000.00 appropriated by the State Legislature for support, maintenance and improvement of Southern University. ‡ $80,000.00 appropriated for the erection of a school for Negro blind children to be located on Southern University’s campus.

1921-1922 Southern University made a Junior College. ‡ Erection of Model Practice School. ‡ Southern University placed under control of the State Board of Education.


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Presidents of Southern University

Dr. Joseph S. Clark - 1914-1938Dr. Joseph S. Clark - 1914-1938[First President at the "New [First President at the "New

Location"]Location"]

Dr. Felton G. Clark - 1938-1968Dr. Felton G. Clark - 1938-1968

Dr. George L. Netterville - 1969-1974Dr. George L. Netterville - 1969-1974


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(cont.)

Dr. Jesse N. Stone, Jr. - 1974-1985Dr. Jesse N. Stone, Jr. - 1974-1985First System PresidentFirst System President

Dr. Joffre T. Whisenton - 1985-1988Dr. Joffre T. Whisenton - 1985-1988

Dr. Dolores R. Spikes – 1988-1997Dr. Dolores R. Spikes – 1988-1997Dr. Spikes was the first female to Dr. Spikes was the first female to head a University System in the head a University System in the

United States, and United States, and the first female head of a Louisiana the first female head of a Louisiana

Public College or University Public College or University


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(cont.)

Dr. Leon Tarver, II - 1997-2005Dr. Leon Tarver, II - 1997-2005

Dr. Ralph Slaughter - 2006-Dr. Ralph Slaughter - 2006-


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Highlights of Special Collections at John B. Cade

LibraryArchives

Book of Kells [Only 14801480 copies worldwide. SU has copy SU has copy numbernumber 387387].

Scrapbook of Caesar Carpetier Antoine [C.C. Antoine] The Church Book of Bunyan Meeting [Limited 675675

copies only. SU has numbers 151 and 207 respectivelySU has numbers 151 and 207 respectively. Japanese Coloured Porcelain: Kakiemon,

Imari, Kutani, Nabeshima [Volumes I & IIVolumes I & II]

Lukisan-lukisan koleksi Ir. Dr. Sukarno, Presiden Republik Indonesia. [Disusun oleh: Dullah, pelukis istana Presiden Republik Indonesia] Paintings from the collection of Dr. Sukarno, President of the Republic [Volumes I & IIVolumes I & II]

The third century edition of Johan Blaeu LE GRAND ATLAS [Limited 10001000 copies. SU has SU has volumes 1-12volumes 1-12].


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Library (cont.)

African-American Collection

FBI Reports on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., (Microfilm) FBI Reports on Malcolm X (Microfilm) FBI Reports on Jesse Jackson (Microfilm) FBI Reports on Paul Robeson (Microfilm) FBI Reports on A. Phillip Randolph (Microfilm) Arthur A. Schomburg Collection (Microfilm) FBI Reports on the NAACP 1941-1957 (Microfilm) Plantation Records (Microfilm) Slavery State Statues [Records of Ante-Bellum

Southern Plantations (From the Revolution through the Civil War)] (Microfilm)


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Library (cont.)Music Listening Center (MLC) Classical Music - [Hector Berlioz, The International

Library of Piano Music Vol. 1-16, Mozart and Beethoven] Easy Listening - [Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Patti

LaBell and Nancy Wilson Gospel - [Shirley Caesar, Winans, Kirk Franklin and

Juanita Bynum Jazz - [Duke Ellington, Kenny G, Elizabeth Jerald and

Billie Holiday] Mixed Music - [Billboard hot Soul list] Rap - [Mystical, Hot Boys and Eve, 50 Cent] Reggae - [Bob Marley] E Rodney Jones Collection


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Highlights of Available Digital Collections

Harper's Weekly Journal and

Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/HWJ/Pages/home.php

The Verla Birrell

Collection http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/VBC/Pages/

home.php


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Training

How has it prepared me?


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Successes and Challenges

What types of materials were selected and why

What successes have you experienced because of the digital collections?

What challenges have you faced?

Who are the primary end users?


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Collaboration

Alabama State University Atlanta University Center

Bennett College for Women Fisk University

Grambling State University Hampton University

Southern University and A&M College [BTR]

Tennessee State University Tuskegee University

Virginia State University


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Collaboration (cont.)

What success has come from the use of CONTENTdm


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Project SoftwareSystem - Microsoft® Windows ® XP

Professional, SP2Productivity – MS Office 2003Scanning – Silverfast v6 Image Editor – Adobe Photoshop

CS2Manipulation – ABBY FineReader

v7, Adobe Acrobat Professional, CONTENTdm Acquisition Station

Calibration – Kodak 20 step grayscale target and Monaco EZColor target


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DemonstrationLouisiana Colored Teachers’

Association (LCTA)


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DemonstrationHistory of Southern University and A&M

College


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Conclusion of Demonstration

Questions and Answers Session Contact Information

Angela V. Proctor, ArchivistJohn B. Cade LibrarySouthern University and A&M College225/771-2854email: [email protected]

**************************************************************Emma Bradford Perry, Dean of LibrariesJohn B. Cade LibrarySouthern University and A&M College225/771-4990

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Library’s Web AddressLibrary’s Web Address

www.lib.subr.edu

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Southern University and A&M College June 26, 2006 Angela Proctor, Project Manager, Southern University, BR Southern University History – It’s Beginning