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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.

13. Coralie Franklin Cook, Storer College Alum

IDNO:: 049772
Title:: Coralie Franklin Cook, Storer College Alum

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

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

IDNO:: 049936
Title:: Storer College Alumna at Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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

15. Storer College Graduate, Doris Athalia Lee

IDNO:: 049937
Title:: Storer College Graduate, Doris Athalia Lee

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.

16. Storer College Graduate, James Henry Green Sr.

IDNO:: 049938
Title:: Storer College Graduate, James Henry Green Sr.

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.

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

IDNO:: 049939
Title:: Storer College graduate James Henry Green Sr. at the Curtis Freewell Baptist Church, 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.

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

IDNO:: 050482
Title:: Women of Niagara Movement, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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

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

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Title:: Nathan Cook Brackett, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.