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Soon after the Civil War, John Storer contributed $10,000 towards establishing a college in Harpers Ferry, W. Va. This institution of higher learning was the first college below the Mason- Dixon Line to accept students "without distinction of race or color". The school bears the name of it's principle benefactor,  Storer College.

1. Engraving of John Storer of Sanford, Maine

From left to right in the upper row standing is Robert Trent, Portia Lovett, Mary Ella Dixon, and Charlie Hale. Sitting from left to right is Walter Johnson, Alberta Redmond, Hamilton Keys, and Marcia Lovett. First concert was given in Buffalo, N.Y., May 2, 1873. They gave 40 concerts in the principal cities between Buffalo and Utica, going home, July 5, 1873.

2. Storer College Musical Group Members, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

Myrtle Hall, now Mosher Hall, on Storer College Campus. Women standing on top and bottom levels.

3. Myrtle Hall at Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Portrait of a female African-American student from Storer College, Class of 1900.

4. Storer College Student, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Portrait of African-American student, William D. Johnson.

5. William D. Johnson, Storer College Student, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Portrait of a female African-American student from Storer College.

6. Storer College Student, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.