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[Bishop College School Song]

Description: This is a partial copy of the lyrics for "Bishop Blue," the Bishop College school song. Bishop College was founded in Marshall in 1881. It educated many African-American students before relocating to Dallas in 1961. In 1988 the school closed.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Bishop College Chapel Interior]

Description: This old photograph shows the interior of the chapel at Bishop College in Marshall. Bishop College was founded in 1881 and chartered in 1885. It was owned and operated by the American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York City. Named after Nathan Bishop, corresponding secretary of the Society, the college's purpose was to train African-American teachers and preachers for the development of Christian leadership. The institution originally included a grammar school, a high school, college … more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Bishop College Chapel, Marshall]

Description: This building was erected to be a temporary chapel for Bishop College when the campus was located in Marshall. Bishop was a historic Baptist college for African-American students that was established in 1881. In 1961 the campus relocated to Dallas. Falling upon hard times, Bishop closed in 1988. None of the original Marshall campus remains.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Carnegie Library at Wiley College, Marshall]

Description: This Carnegie Library was located at Wiley College in Marshall. It was built with a $15,000 grant obtained in 1907 by Dr. M. W. Dogan, a president of the college. In 1967 it was replaced by a more modern library. An interior view shows the reading area and stacks. The building has been preserved and is now the Wiley College Administration building.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[President's Home at Bishop College, Marshall]

Description: The president's home at Bishop College in Marshall was formerly an antebellum plantation mansion called Wyalucing, located on a hilltop at the western end of Burleson Street. Constructed c1850, it was the home of the Holcombe family that moved to Marshall from Tennessee. A daughter, Lucy Petway Holcombe (1832-1899), married Col. Francis Wilkinson Pickens in the house. A lawyer and secessionist, he first became United States Ambassador to Russia and later the Confederate governor of South Ca… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Dr. Joseph J. Rhoads, President of Bishop College]

Description: Dr. Joseph J. Rhoads was an educator, administrator, and advocate for civil rights in education who completed his career as the first African-American president of Bishop College in Marshall. He was born in 1890 in Marshall, and was educated there. He received his first degree from Bishop College; his second degree from the University of Michigan; and a Lit. D. degree from Bishop College. He also did graduate work at Yale University, receiving a scholarship there. He held numerous positions… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[President's Home at Bishop College, Marshall]

Description: The president's home at Bishop College in Marshall was formerly the plantation mansion "Wyalucing," built by the Holcomb family around 1850. A daughter of the family, Lucy Holcomb Pickens, became known as the "First Lady of the Confederacy" due to her support of the Confederate cause. The picture shows a mansion set on brick piers with a two-story columned portico on two sides. A balcony on the second floor in the middle bay on the left side is visible, and the two bays at left on the lower … more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Bill J. Priest with Baseball Award]

Description: Photograph of Bill J. Priest standing with baseball award in dark suit coat and bow tie. There is a miniature baseball as part of the plaque. This photograph is discussed by Dr. Priest on the Sept. 5, 2002 audio tape made during a photo identification session. Transcript is available at the District Service Center Archives.
Date: 1980
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Dallas County Community College District

[Photograph of Kidd-Key College and Music Conservatory]

Description: Photograph of Kidd-Key College and Music Conservatory in Sherman, Texas. It is a three-story building with a facade of red brick and white stone trim. Arched and rectangular windows of varying sizes appear along the sides of the building. The front of the building, right, has a brick stairway leading up to three double doors topped with white stone arches. Tall white pilasters lead upward from the doors to a triangular stone pediment that bears the words "Municipal Building" and, under that, "K… more
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
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Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

Winnsboro, Texas: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Description: This book is a reproduction of the original 1952 publication, which is the only bound copy of the history of Winnsboro, Texas. It includes information about the original settlers, the general organization of the city, the railroad system, the original schools, churches and businesses in Winnsboro, as well as information about agriculture and farming.
Date: October 1, 2003
Creator: Suiter, Will D.
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Partner: UNT Libraries

East Texas.

Description: This book was created to provide "authentic information concerning the natural and co-operative resources and opportunities offered by East Texas and her people" for the general public. It contains information about the "General Development in 1921-22, The Evolution of transportation and Fixing of Lower Rate Levels, The Marketing Problem Nearing Solution, Organization, Concentration and Standardization of Quality; Pack and Grade, Co-Operative Work of A. & M. College Department of Extension Serv… more
Date: 1923
Creator: East Texas Chamber of Commerce.
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Partner: UNT Libraries
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