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Sylvia Bishop graduated from Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W. Va., and was the first African-American woman licensed to train thoroughbred horses in the U.S. Her home track was the Charles Town Race Track, W.Va.

625. Sylvia Bishop, Storer College Alum.

IDNO:
049769
Title:
Sylvia Bishop, Storer College Alum.
Description:
Sylvia Bishop graduated from Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W. Va., and was the first African-American woman licensed to train thoroughbred horses in the U.S. Her home track was the Charles Town Race Track, W.Va.
J.R. Clifford graduated from Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. in 1874. He was the first African-American Attorney in West Virginia. Clifford also published the newspaper, "The Pioneer Press" in Martinsburg, W.Va.

626. J.R. Clifford, Storer College Alum.

IDNO:
049770
Title:
J.R. Clifford, Storer College Alum.
Description:
J.R. Clifford graduated from Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. in 1874. He was the first African-American Attorney in West Virginia. Clifford also published the newspaper, "The Pioneer Press" in Martinsburg, W.Va.
Cecelia Isabella Lee (Green) attended Storer College for Secondary School. She married James Henry Green Sr., who graduated from Storer College in 1946.

627. Storer College Alumna at Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
049936
Title:
Storer College Alumna at Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Cecelia Isabella Lee (Green) attended Storer College for Secondary School. She married James Henry Green Sr., who graduated from Storer College in 1946.
Nathan Cook Brackett played a significant role in the founding of Storer College. He served as principal for thirty years from 1865 to 1895.

628. Nathan Cook Brackett, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
050483
Title:
Nathan Cook Brackett, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Nathan Cook Brackett played a significant role in the founding of Storer College. He served as principal for thirty years from 1865 to 1895.