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Colonel William R. Myers

Colonel William R. Myers donated the land for Biddle University around 1867. This school is known today as Johnson C. Smith University Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Elizabeth College Student

Elizabeth College Student - original in yearbook and papers of Elizabeth College.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

First Presbyterian Church

This image of First Presbyterian Church was taken prior to the addition of the Sunday School Building in 1894. Physical Description: 4x5 negatives Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Elizabeth College Tennis Team

Tennis Team at Elizabeth College.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: 35 mm Negative Publisher:

Aerial View of Queens College, now University

Queens College is located on Selwyn Avenue. Founded in 1912 as a school for young women, it is now a co-ed university. Physical Description: 35 mm Negative Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

First Presbyterian Church

This image of First Presbyterian Church was taken prior to the addition of the Sunday School Building in 1894. Physical Description: 4x4 print with 4 x 5 negative Publisher:

Atherton Lyceum

The Atherton Lyceum was built by the D. A. Tompkins, owner of the Atherton Mill. This two-story structure served as the village school in the daytime and provided adult education in the evening. The general store and townhall were also located inside the building.

The May Queen

The May Queen and her court, Fifth Grade, Biddleville School, 1946. ALICE H. KIBLER.
  The May Queen and her court, Fifth Grade, Biddleville School, 1946. ALICE H. KIBLER.  

Cordelia Russell Stiles

Cordelia Russell Stiles was born into a Mecklenburg County farming family and attended Myers Street School, Barber Scotia College, Columbia University and New York University. An educator in various schools for twenty-five years, she served as supervisor of elementary education for Charlotte City black schools. From: The Sam Kirkpatrick Family, PLCMC.
 

J. E. Grigsby and Clinton L. Blake

J. E. Grigsby, principal of Second Ward High School, 1931 - 1957. MIRIAM GRIGSBY BATES. Right: Clinton L. Blake, first principal of West Charlotte High School, 1938 - 1966. ANITA BALDWIN.
  J. E. Grigsby, principal of Second Ward High School, 1931 - 1957. MIRIAM GRIGSBY BATES.  

Elizabeth College Student

Photograph of unknown Elizabeth College Student. Original in Elizabeth College Papers.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: negative shows original was albumen print on mount.

Dorm Room at Elizabeth College

Caption reads, `Cristabel's Room Vocal Studio.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative Publisher:

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Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. The main building is now used by Presbyterian Hospital. Physical Description: Publisher: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

Elizabeth College Students

Elizabeth College students, caption reads, `And her pupils - Latin.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative

Elizabeth College Students

Group portrait of Elizabeth College Students, the caption reads, `The Quintette: Hope, Ida, Nan, Lil, Clio, E. C.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Elizabeth College students

Students from Elizabeth College posing on a farm fence. Caption reads, `I wear a 2-3-4-5.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative

Elizabeth College students

Elizabeth College students clowing around. Caption reads, `Too big a load.`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative Publisher:

Elizabeth College Students in Costumes

Elizabeth College students in costume acting. Caption reads `Now you Stop!`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative Publisher:

Elizabeth College Students celebrate Washington's birthday.

Elizabeth College Students celebrate Washington's birthday on February 22, 1902.Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook. 35mm negative

Elizabeth College Student With Her Beau

Elizabeth College student and young man on boat. Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915. Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35mm negative Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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