About this collection

The JCSU Photograph Collection consists of over 1700 photographs portraying life at Johnson C. Smith University from its early days as Biddle University through the 1990s. Highlights include athletics, campus buildings, student activities, and former school presidents.

Selected Collection Highlights

• JCSU Awards and Banquets
• JCSU Fraternities and Sororities
• JCSU Homecoming photos
• JCSU Marching Band

Other Popular Searches (by sports)

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Karate
• Swim
• Tennis
• Track

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