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Former names | New Orleans College |
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Type | Private, HBCU |
Active | 1868–1934 |
Location | , , |
New Orleans University, was a historically black college that operated between 1873 and 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church and affiliated with a number of preparatory schools located in various parts of the state of Louisiana.
Campus
New Orleans University originally opened at Camp and Race streets in New Orleans. In 1866, it moved to St. Charles Avenue near what is presently Jefferson Avenue.
History
New Orleans University, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church, opened its doors in the fall of 1873 at the corner of Camp and Race streets. New Orleans University operated and was affiliated with a number of preparatory schools located in various parts of the state. These schools included: Gilbert Normal and Agricultural College, Baldwin , La., formerly La Teche Seminary, Winstead, La.; Live Oak School, Baton Rouge, La.; Mansfield Academy, Donaldsonville, La.; Laharpe St. Academy, New Orleans; Corporation Graded School, Thibodaux, La. Gilbert Academy was the longest lived preparatory school and continues today as a summer institute at Dillard University. In 1934, after experiencing financial difficulties, New Orleans University was merged with Straight College to form Dillard University.
Chronology
1873 - New Orleans University opens at Camp and Race streets. 1866 - New Orleans University moves to St. Charles Avenue. 1866 - The Mallalieu Literary Society is organized. 1887 - Rev. Louis G. Adkinson becomes president. 1889 - Flint Medical School opens. 1891 - Peck Memorial Home, owned and operated by the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church is opened. 1900 - School of Pharmacy opens. 1911 - Flint Medical School closes. 1914 - The first football team is organized. 1915 - The Teachers’ College is organized. 1919 - The Gilbert Normal and Industrial College is officially merged with New Orleans University. 1935 - New Orleans University merges with Straight College forming Dillard University.
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- ^ Source: New Orleans University Collection, Will Alexander Library at Dillard University