Clinton Junior College (Rock Hill, S.C.)

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Dates:
Active 1900
Active 1996

Biographical notes:

Clinton Junior College was founded in 1894 as Clinton Institute by the Rev. Nero A. Crockett and the Rev. W.M. Robinson under the auspices of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church; incorporated in 1909 as Clinton Normal and Industrial College, the institution is named in honor of Bishop Isom Caleb Clinton, presiding A.M.E. Zion bishop in S.C. at the time; the land on which the school is built was given by Captains L.M. Davis and W.L. Roddey, two white men.

From the description of College history collection, 1900-1996 (bulk 1948-1988). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70963037

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Subjects:

  • African American universities and colleges
  • African Americans
  • Junior colleges
  • Methodist universities and colleges

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Places:

  • South Carolina--Rock Hill (as recorded)

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