Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); African American universities and colleges; Universities & colleges--Buildings; Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.)--Buildings; African Americans--Education (Higher); Education; Hospitals; Medical...
"Citizen's National Hospital" is engraved above the entrance to the building and a sign in the window advertises Dr. Houser on duty. The building which sits on West Chestnut is believed to have been Simmons University Hospital. The back...
A family Bible propped open to a page of the book of Malachi, facing a page marked 'Family Record.' On the left-hand (Malachi) side is handwritten "Mrs. Kate L. Bell, our dearly beloved mother, passed away Dec. 31, 1925 at 8:30 p.m. Funeral...
Psalters--England--Illustrations; Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval--England; Manuscripts, Medieval; Illuminations 1200-1500
A Psalter or Book of Psalms is a book of the Hebrew Bible with the text of 150 songs, traditionally believed to have been written by the Hebrew King David. The Psalter was used for both public worship and private prayers and, until Books of Hours...
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); African American universities and colleges; Baptist universities and colleges; Baptist churches; African Americans--Education (Higher); Education; African Americans
Alvin Tunstill speaks to a group at the chapel at Axton Hall on Simmons University campus. The back of the photograph reads: "Alvin Tunstill I, Joseph 2 Chapel Axton Hall". The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879:...
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); African American universities and colleges; College presidents; Rites & ceremonies; Military uniforms; African Americans
An outdoor ceremony at Simmons University with C. H. Parrish appearing to lead the ceremony. There appear to be men both on stage and in the audience wearing military uniforms. The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879: The...
Autographed portrait of R. G. (Robert Green) Ingersoll seated, wearing a three-piece suit and tie. Ingersoll lectured on "Why I Am an Agnostic" at Macauley's Theatre on February 23, 1898. In previous years, he had given lectures on...
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); Education; African Americans--Education (Higher); Portrait photographs; College presidents; African Americans
Back of the photograph reads "Dr. P---ce President." Probably Dr. Charles Lee Purce, president of State University from 1894-1905. The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879: The Kentucky Normal and Theological...
Bishop Charles Edward Woodcock of Louisville, Kentucky wearing his clerical robes and reading from a bible. The photograph has been cut in half, painted on to accent details, and discolored from age. Stamped on back of image: January 25, 1936.
Men; Fences; Snow; Mountains; Bibles; Religious books; Clergy
Brother Hedrick, an old man with a mustache and glasses wearing a dark suit and white shirt without a tie, stands outdoors holding an open Bible. A winter landscape of trees and hills is visible behind him. This picture may have been used by Jean...
Men; Fences; Snow; Mountains; Bibles; Religious books; Clergy
Brother Hedrick, an old man with a mustache and glasses wearing a dark suit and white shirt without a tie, stands outdoors holding an open Bible. A winter landscape of trees and hills is visible behind him. This picture may have been used by Jean...
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); Dormitories; African American universities and colleges; Building construction; Cornerstone laying; African Americans; Universities & colleges--Buildings; Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.)--Buildings
Ceremony for laying the cornerstone at the new boys' dormitory at Simmons University, designed by African-American architectural firm Plato and Evans in 1924. The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879: The Kentucky Normal and...
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); African American college students; College students; Education; African Americans--Education (Higher); African American universities and colleges; Typewriters; Typewriting; Classrooms; Blackboards; Teachers;...
Commercial class at Simmons University were students learn skills such as typing and shorthand. The chalkboard reads "Gentlemen, In this Institution we have a Commercial Course second to none." The instructor pictured is Mrs. Mary B....
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); African American college students; College students; Education; African Americans--Education (Higher); African American universities and colleges; Typewriters; Typewriting; Classrooms; African Americans
Commercial class at Simmons University where students learn skills such as typing and shorthand. The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879: The Kentucky Normal and Theological Institute (1879), State University (1883),...
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); African American college students; College students; Education; African Americans--Education (Higher); African American universities and colleges; Typewriters; Typewriting; Classrooms; African Americans
Commercial class at Simmons University where students learn skills such as typing and shorthand. The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879: The Kentucky Normal and Theological Institute (1879), State University (1883),...
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); African American college students; College students; Education; African Americans--Education (Higher); African American universities and colleges; Typewriters; Typewriting; Classrooms; African Americans
Commercial class at Simmons University where students learn skills such as typing. The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879: The Kentucky Normal and Theological Institute (1879), State University (1883), Simmons University...
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); African American universities and colleges; Dormitories; Universities & colleges--Buildings; African Americans--Education (Higher); Education; Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.)--Buildings
Dormitory cottages of Simmons University on the corner of 7th Street and Kentucky. The back of the photograph reads: "Cottages at Seventh & Kentucky Owned by State University." The university has gone by many names since its founding...
Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); African American educators; African American college teachers; Teachers; African Americans--Education (Higher); Education; Graduation ceremonies; African American universities and colleges; African Americans
Faculty members of Simmons University dressed in commencement robes. The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879: The Kentucky Normal and Theological Institute (1879), State University (1883), Simmons University (1921), Simmons...
African American educators; African American college teachers; Teachers; Group portraits; African Americans--Education (Higher); Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); Education; College presidents; African Americans
Faculty of Simmons University in the 1920s, including Rev. C. H. Parrish, President. The bottom of the photograph reads: "Faculty." The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879: The Kentucky Normal and Theological...
