Universities and Colleges

Queens College

Queens College is located on Selwyn Avenue in the Myers Park neighborhood. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Octochrome

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College for women was located on College Avenue. The school changed its names to Queens College and moved to the Myers Park neighborhood. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Unknown

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College for women was located on College Avenue. The school eventually became Queens College (University) and moved to Selwyn Avenue. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Presbyterian College for Women was located on College Street. It changed its names to Queens College when the facility moved to Selwyn Avenue. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Raphael Tuck and Sons

Presbyterian College

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in northeast Charlotte. The school offers programs at all levels. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press

Presbyterian College

Biddle University (now Johnson C. Smith University)

Founded in 1867, Biddle University provided educational opportunities for blacks to learn a trade or profession. Today the school is known as Johnson C. Smith University. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College for Women was located on College Street. It changed its names to Queens College when the school moved to Selwyn Avenue. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Souvenier Postcard Company

Johnson C. Smith University

First known as Biddle University, Johnson C. Smith University was founded in 1870 on Beatties Ford Road. Colonel W.R. Myers donated the land. The school was named for its financial benefactor, Mary Biddle. On March 1, 1923, the school changed its name to Johnson C. Smith University in honor of another donor. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

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