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Founded April 1867 at a meeting to the Catawba Presbytery, Biddle Memorial Institute was chartered in 1869 as a private men's institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church; named for Major Henry Biddle; changed name in 1876 as Biddle University; in 1923 name changed to Johnson C. Smith University; became a four year college in 1924; women were admitted to the senior division in 1932 and to the freshman class in 1941 making the college fully co-educational.

From the description of General university records, 1866-1978. (Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 70970089

From the description of Public relations records, 1951-1965. (Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 70970095

From the description of Athletic Program records, 1923-1990. (Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 70970084

From the description of Biddle University records, 1890-1945. (Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 70970032

From the description of College publications, 1876-1995. (Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 70970086

From the description of Alumni records, 1939-1969. (Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 70970083

From the description of Duke Endowment records, 1930-1975. (Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 70970087

Founded April 1867 at a meeting to the Catawba Presbytery, Biddle Memorial Institute was chartered in 1869 as a private men's institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church; named for Major Henry Biddle; changed name in 1876 as Biddle University; in 1923 name changed to Johnson C. Smith University; became a four year college in 1924; women were admitted to the senior division in 1932 and to the freshman class in 1941 making the college fully co-educational. Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary traces its beginnings back to the founding of Biddle Memorial Institute in 1867 in Charlotte, n.C.; in 1969 it moved to Atlanta, Ga., to become one of six founding constituent seminaries of the Interdenominational Theological Center.

From the description of Theological Seminary records, 1866-1932. (Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 70970098
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referencedIn Parker, Inez Moore. Inez Moore Parker collection, 1923-1989. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. Alumni records, 1939-1969. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Orr, Douglas Milton. Papers, 1985-1990. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn Morrill, Dan L. Survey and research report on the Old Carnegie Library Building at Johnson C. Smith University, 1984 Sept. 5. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn Mattoon, Mary L. (Mary Lowrie), 1854-1929. A sketch of the life and career of Rev. Stephen Mattoon, D.D. / written and compiled by Mary L. Mattoon. Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. Office of the President. Rufus Perry records, 1960-1965. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. Athletic Program records, 1923-1990. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Bolden, Ethel Evangeline Martin, 1918-. Ethel Evangeline Martin Bolden papers, 1900-2002 University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Morrill, Dan L. Survey and research report on Carter Hall, 1976 Jan. 19. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn Allen, James E. (James Egert), 1896-1980. James Egert Allen collection, 1938-1975. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Wole Soyinka papers, 1966-1996. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. General university records, 1866-1978. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. Biddle University records, 1890-1945. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Clement, A. J. (Arthur J.). A. J. Clement papers, 1926-1986. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. General university records, 1866-1978. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Morrill, Dan L. Survey and research report on the stone entry gates of Johnson C. Smith University, 1984 Sept. 5. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn Henry Aaron Hill Papers, 1867-1979, (bulk 1933-1979) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1958. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. Office of Academic Affairs. Registrar's records, 1876-1985. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. Office of Academic Affairs. Registrar's records, 1876-1985. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. Office of Development. Public relations records, 1950-1971 (bulk 1959-1970). Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. Biddle University records, 1890-1945. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Stroud, Gerson L., 1919-2006. Papers, 1905-2001 1942-1997 / Gerson L. Stroud. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. Office of Financial Affairs. Office of Financial Affairs records, 1915-1979 (bulk 1950-1979). Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Trent, William J. William Johnson Trent papers, [18--]-[19--]. Livingstone College, Andrew Carnegie Library
referencedIn Charles Jones oral history interview 1, 2005 May 18 University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn Richards, Miles S. A chronicle of Coulter Memorial Academy, 1994 Mar. 12. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. Office of Student Affairs. Fraternities' and sororities' chapters records, 1945-1980. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. Office of Development. Alumni Affairs records, 1883-1944. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Duke Endowment Archives, bulk, 1902-2008 and undated, 1925-2006 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. Board of Trustees. Board of Trustees records, 1967-1976. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Morrill, Dan L. Survey and research report on the Teacher's House at Johnson C. Smith University, 1980 July 2. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. [Announcements, bulletins, programs, etc.] University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. Public relations records, 1951-1965. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. Duke Endowment records, 1930-1975. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Johnson C. Smith University. Theological Seminary records, 1866-1932. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Council on Theological Education. Records, 1950-1972 / Council on Theological Education. Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. Theological Seminary records, 1866-1932. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
creatorOf Johnson C. Smith University. College publications, 1876-1995. Johnson C Smith University, J B Duke Memorial Library
referencedIn Whitby, Robert, 1914-1978. Robert Whitby photographs, ca. 1944-1970. Library of Congress
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