Paul Quinn College

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Founded in Austin, Tex., in 1872 by a small group of African Methodist Episcopal circuit-riding preachers; 1882 the college moved to Waco, Tex. and first building there was funded by African Methodist Episcopal Church members through a "Ten Cents a Brick" campaign; named for Bishop William Paul Quinn, an A.M.E. missionary of the western state; moved to Dallas, Tex. in 1990.

From the description of General historical records, 1896-1997. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70965240

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creatorOf Paul Quinn College. General historical records, 1896-1997. Paul Quinn College, Zale Library
referencedIn Education -- Paul Quinn College. Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library
referencedIn Peace, Hazel Harvey, ca. 1903-. Oral history interview with Hazel Harvey Peace, 2003 February 20, March 28, July 03, August 14, & 2004 March 28. University of North Texas Library, UNT
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associatedWith Paul Quinn College. Aerospace Studies. corporateBody
associatedWith Paul Quinn College. A.M.E Archives. corporateBody
associatedWith Paul Quinn College. Boosters Club. corporateBody
associatedWith Paul Quinn College. English Dept. corporateBody
associatedWith Paul Quinn College. Ethnic Cultural Center. corporateBody
associatedWith Paul Quinn College. Office of Development. corporateBody
associatedWith Peace, Hazel Harvey, ca. 1903- person
associatedWith Yancy, Henrietta Miller. person
correspondedWith Yancy, James W., 1911-1995 person
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Texas--Waco
Texas
Texas--Dallas
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African Americans
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