Hartman Hall is a newer building for James Madison University, which was celebrated with a grand opening in 2021. It is occupied by the College of Business and named for the family of James and Carolyn Hartman. The Accounting Department inside this building, however,...
Sheldon Hall – Dr. Lillian Pegues Jennings Sheldon Hall, named after Edward A. Sheldon, was originally built in 1923 as a dormitory for students attending Harrisonburg State Teacher’s College (now JMU) and is currently used for offices. Dr. Lillian Pegues...
Keezell Hall is named for Virginia State Sen. George B. Keezell, who played a key part in the State Normal and Industrial School for Women being located in Harrisonburg, Va. Keezell Hall was built in 1927 and originally named Reed Hall, honoring Dr. Walter Reed. The...
Before James Madison University there was the State Normal and Industrial School for Women. One of the first employees hired for the newly founded school was Page Mitchell. Mitchell worked as a cook at the Normal from 1909 to 1918 and became a pivotal figure at both...
The Jim Crow era in the United States lasted close to 100 years. A series of racial segregation laws were instated in the late 19th century, and African Americans found themselves denied basic rights such as voting, holding certain jobs, riding public transportation,...
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