1946 Graduating Class from Industrial High School
High schools
African-American--History--Tuscaloosa
Industrial High School for black students was located on 15th Street at the site of the present Central Elementary School.
The graduating class of 1946 included:
Front row: Teacher Effie Mathews, unknown, Thomas Brown, Mildred Abercrombie, Oscar Tucker, Melinda Prude, Enoch Cameron. Far right on the front row is Principal McDonald Hughes and next to him is his wife. Also in the photo are Maude Story, Ida Grace Carleton, Bernice Howard, Bernice Hudson, Julia Merriweather Howard, Mary Watson, Annie Bell Nesby, Harriet O'Rourke, Edna Earl Harris, Doris Glover, Essie Martin Jefferson, Olivia Maniece, Norma Maniece, Minnie Lee Presswood, Nebraska Morrow, Sue Bell, Edmund Dunn, Lula Pearl Hill Jones, Thennie Rumph, Ruby Johnson, Marietha Barnes, Evelyn Harris, Lucille Pratcher, Eva Cameron, Velma Hawkins, John Craig, Robert Presswood, Maggie James, Luvern Goodson, Amanda Williams and Nathan Stranger. The photo was contributed by Oscar Tucker and some people were identified by Enoch Cameron, members of the class.
Oscar Tucker
1946
Betty Slowe (Description)
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Photograph
725
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
Artist drawing of the Alabama Central Female College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Alabama Central Female College was housed in the old state capitol building on grounds owned by the University of Alabama.
The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The capitol building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
City of Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Betty Slowe (Description)
Tuscaloosa Public Library
City of Tuscaloosa
Drawing
1109
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College Art Class and Exhibition
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
A photograph of a drawing class and an exhibition of the students' art work at the Alabama Central Female College.
The Alabama Central Female College was housed in the old state capitol building on grounds owned by the University of Alabama. The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The capitol building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Photograph
2352
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College Alumnae Hall, circa 1903
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
Alumnae Hall was located in the north building on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The room was originally used as the Senate Chamber when used as the state capitol.
The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. . The building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892); John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO.
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama Central Female College
Tuscaloosa Public Library
City of Tuscaloosa
Circa 1903
Betty Slowe (Description)
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Photograph
Photograph
1110
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College Girl, 1906
College students
Women's colleges
This drawing appeared in the 1906 edition of Fern and Violet, the college's yearbook.
The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. . The building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892); John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO.
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Kate Burgess
Personal Collection of Whitney Telle
Fern and Violet, 1906 yearbook of the Alabama Central Female College
1906
Whitney Telle (Description)
Drawing
51
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College Music Facilities
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
Photographs of the music facilities including the concert hall set in the rotunda where the House of Representatives met when the building was used as the state capitol.
The Alabama Central Female College was housed in the old state capitol building on grounds owned by the University of Alabama. The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The capitol building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Photograph
2363
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College Stationery
Stationery
Letter written on Alabama Central Female College stationery. The author is unknown and the postmark date is illegible. The letter is written to Ms. R. H. Foster. Notable is the sketch of the Alabama Central Female College on the stationery and envelope.
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society
Circa 1873-1879
Lee Rawlinson (Description)
Letter
2314
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College,
Commencement Program, 1876
Women's colleges
Commencement Program for the Alabama Central Female College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The program includes a list of graduates that read essays and performed music.
Tuscaloosa Public Library
June 28, 1876
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Document
678
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College, 1903
Women's colleges
Giles, B. F.
Old State Capitol
Advertisement for the Alabama Central Female College found in the 1903 Corolla, the University of Alabama yearbook. The photo features the main building and dormitory, and the advertisement boasts "Nothing cheap; nothing extravagant." The president at the time was B.F. Giles.
The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
The Corolla, v. 10, 1903
Alabama Central Female College
The Corolla
The University of Alabama
1903
Paul W. Bryant Museum
Jason Townsend (Description)
Advertisement
1154
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College, circa 1905
Old State Capitol
Women's colleges
The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on April 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. On August 22, 1923, the historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa News Archive
circa 1905
Jason Townsend (Description)
Postcard
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Tuscaloosa (AL)