Women of the Niagara Movement at Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Left to right are Mrs. O. M. Waller, Mrs. H. F. M. Murray, Mrs. Mollie Lewis Kelan, Mrs. IdaD. Bailey, Miss Sadie Shorter, and Mrs. Charlotte Hershaw. Mrs. Gertrude Wright Morgan is seated.
Storer College graduate James Henry Green Sr. at the Curtis Freewell Baptist Church, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1945~
Description:
James Henry Green Sr. received his AA diploma from Storer College in 1943, and he graduated from Storer College with his B.A. degree in 1946. He married Cecelia Isabella (Green) who attended Storer College for her Secondary School education.
James Henry Green Sr. received his AA diploma from Storer College in 1943, and he graduated from Storer College with his B.A. degree in 1946. He married Cecelia Isabella (Green) who attended Storer College for her Secondary School education.
Storer College Alumna at Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
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Cecelia Isabella Lee (Green) attended Storer College for Secondary School. She married James Henry Green Sr., who graduated from Storer College in 1946.
Coralie Franklin Cook (1861-1942) was born into slavery and eventually became the first descendant of a Monticello slave known to have graduated from college. She graduated from Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. in 1880. She later taught elocution and English at the college and then taught at Howard University. Cook was also known for her activities relating to the Civil Rights Movement.
Redman (1900-1964) was a prominent jazz musician, arranger, band leader, and composer. Born in Piedmont, West Virginia, he graduated from Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W. Va. in 1920, and he also graduated from the Boston Conservatory. Redman became a member of the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
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.
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.
Wheaton was the first African American to graduate from the University of Minnesota Law School. He was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1898.
Born in Piedmont, West Virginia, Redman studied at Storer and at the Boston Conservatory. He was a jazz musician, arranger, bandleader, and composer. Redman became a member of the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
M.S. Briscoe was a Storer College Alumnus, class of 1924. He received his A.B. degree from Lincoln University, and his A.M. degree in Zoology from Columbia University. He was a Biology Instructor at Storer College in 1930
Looking Towards the Gap from Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
View from Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. showing several buildings on the Storer College campus including 1. Lockwood, 2. Brackett, 3. McDowell Shenandoah (?), 4. Franklin (Cook) House, and 5. Storer College Gym.
Buildings at Storer College, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Five of the college buildings on Storer College campus are depicted on this post card. Buildings include: Brackett Hall, Permelia Eastman Cook Hall, Mosher Hall, Anthony Memorial Hall, and the President's House.
View From Maryland Heights of Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Looking north-west up the Potomac River, several landmarks and structure such as Storer College, the Armory and the Hill Top Hotel can be seen.(From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Now located on the campus of Storer College, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. John Brown and his followers captured this fire engine house at Harpers Ferry and defended it against the U.S. Army until captured by Col. Robert E. Lee on October 18, 1859." Published by Kelley's Studio. (From postcard collection legacy system.) Since the time this caption was written the "fort" has been moved to the lower town, closer to it's original location.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1927, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1927
Description:
Group photo of Storer College graduates, class of 1927, in caps and gowns. Back Row: J. Johnson, Lacey, Washington, Turner, Reed, M. Johnson, Beard, Fletcher, Murry, Jones, Drew, Taylor, Markey, Battle, Arrington, A. Brown. Middle Row: Robinson, Lewis, Peterson, Spencer, McKenney, H. Brown, Pryar, Shelton, Shirley, Saunders, Duson. Front Row: Harris, Holley, C. Law, Davis, E. Johnson, Reede, S. Jones, Jenkins, Cyrus, Kana, White, Brooks, Wilson, Churchill. Absent: Lillian Ashe & Chas Spencer. Insert: Bowe
Group Portrait of Storer College Football Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1909
Description:
Storer College football team in formation on field. Mr. Saunders, Tomlinson, Wheaton, Brimage, Lewis, Mossett, Harvey, Palmer, Thomas, DeShields, Scott, Crawford, Van Leesten, Taylor E., Taylor L., Howard, Diggs, Morris, McGhee, Arter, Gary, Myers.
Group Portrait of Storer College Football Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1922
Description:
Storer College Football team in uniform by building. Back Row: Mantley, Bentley, C. Hopewell, Pierce, Smith, E. Brooks, Glover, C. Brooks. Prf. Drew, Coach. Middle Row: Briscoe, Bruner, Willims, Gaiters (Captain), Fraxier, Taylor, Mitchell. Front Row: Brown, Cannady, Lee, Toodle, Tainey, Ellison, Hill.
Group Portrait of Storer College Baseball Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Group photo of Storer College baseball team in uniform on lawn of campus. First Row: Tomlinson(P), Taylor, Pres. McDonald, McGhee, Scorey, Craig (R.F.), Scott (1st & 2ndB, captain). Second Row: Fisher (LF) Howard (CF) King (P), Tindley (C), Green (C), Wheaton (2ndB). Third Row: Crawford (P), Yarbrough, Mossett (SS), Morris
Group Portrait of Storer College Baseball Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1910
Description:
Group photo of Storer College baseball team in uniform. First Row: Myers (Mgr), Lewis (2ndB), Tomlinson, Fisher (Lf), Morris (3rdB), Harvey (1stB), Diggs (C), Scott (SS), Arte (CF), Hill (RF). Second Row: Tindley, Harris, Delaney, (mascot with bats), Reese, King.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1929, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1929
Description:
Storer College class of 1929 in caps and gowns on law of campus. First Row: Finely-(?, Moore,-Edwards. Second Row: Coleman, Heath, Stevens, Johnson, Holland, Morris, Dixon, Bibby. Standing: Spencer, Harris, Brown, Daily, Johnson, Tall, Heath, Brooks, Brown, Wilson, Hill, Perry, Sims, Johnson, Pierce, Carroll, Thomas, Washington, Pres. McDonald. Jackson.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1933, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1933
Description:
Storer College class of 1933 in caps and gowns in front of trees on campus. First Row: Jones, Scipio, Frazier, Carter, Beard, West, McDonald. Sexond Row: Boyd, Beard, Fletcher, Kent, Miss Maxson, Prs. McDonald, Arrington, Carroll, Arrington, DeLauter, Arms. Third Row: Henderson, Hudson, Dyer, Taylor, Brunswick, Brown, Marchal. Absent: Ross Fourth Row: Parrott, Sims, Napper, Morris, Bows, Galloway, Moorhead. Absent: Polk, Hill, King, Motley, Sinclair, Spencer.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1942, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Group photo of Storer College, class of 1942, standing in caps and gowns on front steps of building on campus. Pres. and Mrs. McDonald in middle of bottom row.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1919, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
Group photo of Storer College graduates in caps and gowns in front of building on the lawn. First Row: Harmon, Cephas, Jones, Pres. McDonald, Willims, Dandridge, Johnson, Goens, Nickerson, Busly. Second Row: Margaret L. White, Lillian L. Eldridge, L. Constantia Frazier, Lillian E. L. Hamilton, Grace W. Rose, Henrietta V. Freeman, Emily F. Crump, Elizabeth F. Crump.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1918, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1918
Description:
Group photo of Storer College graduates, class of 1918, in caps and gowns in front of building. First Row: McDaniel, Robertson, Case, Howell, Prof. Daniel, Warfield, Parker, Jackson, Neal. Second Row: Odetta Johnson, Margaret James, Myra McKirk, Vida McHipewell, Beatrice Calloway, Katie McDavis, Lucinda E. Ross.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1921, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1921
Description:
'The Famous Class' Class of 1921 graduates in caps and gowns. First Row: Barnum, A. Taper, Law (Polland), Hopewell, Arnett, Pres. McDonald., Jackson, Hill, C. Taper, Howard, C. Johnson, Morton. Second Row: Green, Williams, Jackson, Holley, Roper, Calloway, Roas, Cambell, Napper, Chandler, Lee. Third Row: E.D. Johnson, McDaniel, F. Johnson, Thornton, Shelton, Blake, Paskle, White.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1920, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1920
Description:
Class of 1920 in caps and gowns near a building at Storer College. First Row: Pres. McDonald, Harris, Clark, Lee, Walker, Redman. Second Row: Paker, Freeman, Arrington, Snowden, Harmon, Scott, Wildy.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1920, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1920
Description:
Group shot of the 1920 graduates in caps and gowns. First Row: Pres. McDonald, Harris, Clark, Lee, Walker, Redman. Second Row: Parker, Freeman, Airington, Snowden, Harmon, Scott, Wildy.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1924, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1924
Description:
Five 1924 graduates with Pres. (Dr.) McDonald. First Row: Madison S. Briscoe, Robt. S. Chase, Geo B. Toodle. Second Row: Florence A. Warfield, Dr. McDonald, Anna K. Campbell.
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1924, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1924
Description:
Class of 1924 in caps and gowns at Storer College with college Pres. McDonald. First Row: Reddick, Robinson, Boone, Walker, Gould, Brown, Wilmer, Keyes, Peek, Henderson, Bourne. Second Row: Jones, Johnson, Lewis, Wilson, Holland, Thomson, Gibson, Kent, Drew, Kent, Scott, Reed. Third Row: Law, Rideout, Branch, Mitcehell, Sweeney, Jones, Brooks. Absent from photo: Marie Graham and Sarah Fox.
Group Portrait of Storer College Baseball Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
1907 Storer College baseball team sitting on the steps of a building. First Row: Mr. McDonald, Paige, Dennis, McGill, Moody. Second Row: Simpson, Wims, McNeal, Hakins, Young, Elsie Howard. Third Row: Johnson, Taylor, Frazier, Proctor.
Group Portrait of Storer College Faculty, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1899
Description:
Faculty of Storer College, 1899-1901, sitting on the front steps of a building. First Row: Miss James, Mr. McDonald, Mrs. Lightner, Miss Johnson. Second Row: Mr. Hughey, Miss Sands. Third Row: Miss Baker, Miss Smith. Not Present: Mrs. Brackett
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1895, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1895
Description:
Graduates in front of building on Storer Campus. First Row: John Willson, R.H. Parker, W.A. Saunders, S.B. Ellis. Second Row: Daisy Nickens, A.L. Tollierer, Harriet Brown. Third Row: Charles Bell, N. Wiley, Pela Penick.
Group Portrait of Storer College Faculty, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1907~
Description:
"Was this the first Storer Pennant?" Mr. Peregoy, Mrs. McDonald, Pres. McDonald, Mrs. Lightner, Mr. Ware, Miss Smith, Mr. Winters, Rev. Wood, Page, Nickens, Miss Brown, Miss Brady, Miss Sims, Frances Mcdonald, Green, Newby, Mrs. Carter, Johnson, Brown, Southall, Brunswick, Powell, Freeman.
Group Portrait of Faculty, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1909
Description:
First Row: Mrs. Brackett, Mr. McKinney, Mr. Winters, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Ware, Mr. Peregoy. Second Row: Mrs. Lightner, Miss Simms, Miss Johnston, Miss Brady, Mrs. McDonald, Miss Brown, Mr. Peregoy.
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.
'This was one of the first church buildings built in the town of New Durham. It is about four miles northeast of the Ridge at what is called New Durham Corner. it was built about 1750. It has since been used as a church and town house. Randal preached here for some years. The pine tree has been a landmark for years. Notice the ledge in front of the building. Whether that has anything to do with the building I cannot say.'
'The grave of Randal and his wife was marked by a plain stone. The present monument was erected September 14, 1859.' One of the Founders of Storer College.
'This is the present church at New Durham. It was built about 1817. the foundation is as solid as that of the old church. The ledge showing in many places.' Free Will Baptists were one of the founders of Storer College.
'The Boody House was at one time the largest in the town. In the room at the right of the door the church was organized with seven members. The room still contains the table, the chair used by Randal. It is kept as near as possible in its original condition.' Once Used as a Church by Benjamin Randal, one of the Founders of the Free Will Baptists and Storer College.
Benjamin Randal's Desk - One of the Founders of the Freewill Baptists and Storer College
Date:
1900~
Description:
This desk was used by Randal. We cannot say he wrote his sermons here as I have seen only two sermons written by him. This desk is now is the parsonage at New Durham. Some of the partitions of the pigeon holes are said to have been put in by Randal himself.