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Nathan Cook Brackett played a significant role in the founding of Storer College. He served as principal for thirty years from 1865 to 1895.

1. Nathan Cook Brackett, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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.

2. Women of Niagara Movement, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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.

3. Storer College graduate James Henry Green Sr. at the Curtis Freewell Baptist Church, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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.

4. Storer College Graduate, James Henry Green Sr.

Doris Athalia Lee, sister of Cecelia Isabella Lee (Green), graduated from Storer College likely in the class of 1937.

5. Storer College Graduate, Doris Athalia Lee

Cecelia Isabella Lee (Green) attended Storer College for Secondary School.  She married James Henry Green Sr., who graduated from Storer College in 1946.

6. Storer College Alumna at Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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.

7. Coralie Franklin Cook, Storer College Alum

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.

8. Don Redman, Storer College Alumnus

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.

9. J.R. Clifford, Storer College Alum.

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.

10. Sylvia Bishop, Storer College Alum.

Nnamdi Azikiwe was a Storer College alumnus, class of 1926.  He was the first president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

11. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Storer College Alumnus

Houston Brooks graduated from Storer College in 1950 and received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and Veterinary Physiology from Iowa State University.

12. Houston Brooks, Storer College, Class of 1950

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.

13. John Francis Wheaton, Storer College Alum 1882

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.

14. Don Redman, Storer College Alumnus, Class of 1920

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

15. M.S. Briscoe

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.

16. Looking Towards the Gap from Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Crowd gathered for the stone laying ceremony on Camp Hill at Storer College

17. Laying Corner Stone of Lewis W. Anthony Industrial Building, Storer College, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

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.

18. Buildings at Storer College, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

Seated is W.E.B. Du Bois. Standing, from left to right, is J. R. Clifford, L. M. Hershaw, and F. H. M. Murray.

19. Niagara Movement Leaders at Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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.)

20. View From Maryland Heights of Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

Published by Louis Kauffman & Sons. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

21. Anthony Memorial Hall, Storer College; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

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.

22. John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Published by Union News Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

23. Anthony Memorial Hall Storer College; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

24. Mosher Hall, Men's Dormitory at Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Governor's Conference at Storer College. Pres. McDonald sitting in bottom row.

25. Group Portrait of Governor's Conference

Picture taken at Haywood Shepard Memorial Ceremony

26. Haywood Shepard Memorial Ceremony

Storer College Football team in uniform near building.

27. Group Portrait of Storer College Football Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Storer College Track team in uniform by building.

28. Group Portrait of Storer College Track Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

"President's House" on Storer College campus.

29. President's House at Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

A young African American man, possibly a student, in a suit  wearing "ARROW"-style collar and thin tie.

30. Portrait of Young Man at Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Storer College band members in uniform with instruments in front of building. Pres. & Mrs. McDonald in back row.

31. Group Portrait of Storer College Band, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Group photo of students in front of tree and building on Storer College campus. Pres. And Mrs. McDonald in back row.

32. Group Portrait of Students at Storer College, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

Group photo of Storer College students in front of building. Two people looking out window on right.

33. Group Portrait of Storer College Students, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Storer College band members with instruments.

34. Group Portrait of Storer College Band, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Storer College football team in uniform by building.

35. Group Portrait of Storer College Football Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Storer college football team in uniform by building.

36. Group Portrait of Storer College Football Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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

37. Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1927, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Group photo of students and faculty of Storer College in front of building.

38. Group Portrait of Students and Faculty of Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Group photo of Storer College YMCA Group taken on front steps and porch of building. Pres. McDonald in back row.

39. Group Portrait of Storer College YMCA Group, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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.

40. Group Portrait of Storer College Football Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Group photo of Storer College football team, partially in uniform. Back Row: Fisher(END), Motley(TACKLE), Palmer(CAPT/GUARD), Jackson(END), Howard(GUARD), Wheaton(FB), Diggs(GUARD), Frazier(GUARD), McGhee(QB), DeShields(TACKLE), Scott(TACKLE), Ridgley(FB). Middle Row: Thomas(Center), Hopewell(TACKLE), Williamson(QB), Mackel(HB), Green(HB), Brimagt(HB). Front Row: Camper(END), Winders(QB), White(CENTER), Parks(GUARD), Crawford(END), Freeman(GUARD).

41. Group Portrait of Storer College Football Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

A post card with a group photo of the Men's Basketball team in uniform.

42. Group Portrait of Storer College Men's Basketball Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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.

43. Group Portrait of Storer College Football Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Storer College baseball team in uniform in front of building. Front row holding "STORER" banner.

44. Group Portrait of Storer College Baseball Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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

45. Group Portrait of Storer College Baseball Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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.

46. Group Portrait of Storer College Baseball Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Team portrait of Storer College girl's basketball team in uniform in front of STORER banner.

47. Storer College Girl's Basketball Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Storer College track  team in uniform holding school pendants in front of building.

48. Group Portrait of Storer College Track Team, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.