An American Phoenix: A History of Storer College from Slavery to Desegregation, 1865-1955

Publication

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

An American Phoenix: A History of Storer College from Slavery to Desegregation, 1865-1955

Entry/Object ID

LIB2117

Description

History of Storer College; founded in 1867; the first college for African Americans in West Virginia; formed from several mission schools; closed its doors in 1955 after the desegregation of schools

Acquisition

Accession

348

Source or Donor

Newcomer, John C.

Acquisition Method

Gift