Item
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Johnston Memorial LibraryVirginia State UniversityP.O. Box 94061 Hayden DrivePetersburg, Virginia 23806
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Juan-Pablo GonzalezEmail: jpgonzalez@vsu.eduPhone: (804) 524-6945Email: refdesk@vsu.eduPhone: (804) 524-5582Fax: (804) 524-6959Web: library.vsu.edu
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Transfered to the University Archives.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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One letter, directing Colson to act as President.
- Biographical / historical:
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James Major Colson Jr. served as the second Principal of the Virginia Normal and Colegiate Institute from 1885-1886. Mr. Colson joined the faculty in 1883 as Professor of Natural Science. His year as Principal and acting President was marred by controversy over the dismissle of the first Principal James Storum.
- Physical description:
- 1 item