Thomas Patterson Papers 1888-1913

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia State University
Johnston Memorial Library
Virginia State University
P.O. Box 9406
1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, Virginia 23806
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Juan-Pablo Gonzalez
Phone: (804) 524-6945
Phone: (804) 524-5582
Fax: (804) 524-6959

Summary

Creator:
Thomas Patterson
Abstract:
Thomas B. Patterson was a student at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in 1888. Among his papers as a charter of a proposed normal school in Bullock County, in the state of Alabama. One member of the board was Booker T. Washington. There is also an interesting letter from Thomas Fortune. Acc # 1913-23- S.B.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Interesting letter from T. Thomas Fortune expressing their pleasure regarding the policies of Booker T. Washington.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas B. Patterson was born in South Carolina in 1866. He graduated from the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in 1890. In 1908 he joined the faculty at Livingston College where he remained for two years. Mr. Patterson also worked as the county farm demonstration agent in Rowan County, North Carolina, before coming to Virginia as district agent for agricultural development and was based at Virginia State University.

Acquisition information:
Was in Johnston Memorial Library in 1976.
Physical description:
4 items