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City Directories and History: Clinton Normal and Industrial College, Crawford Rd., Robert J. Boulware (Roberta J., Principal), President (1920), Friendship Normal
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and Industrial College and John Cunningham @ #128 St., Rev. Mansel P. Hall (Mary), President (1920), Emmett Scott Public School, Crawford Rd., Frank Neal, Principal (1920), Hermon Presbyterian School (private), 443 Railroad Ave. (1908-20), Rev. J. T. Wright (Hermon Presbyterian Ch.), Principal St. Paul’s Episcopal Mission School, Black Street near Wilson St., John B. Elliott, Principal (1908)
The Rock Hill Herald contained an article written by Rev. Y.J.P. Cohen of Rock Hill dated Jan. 25, 1893 which states – “The article lists four schools being operated for the African American community in Rock Hill. Rev. Cohen arguses that if these four school were organized into one graded school with an adequate building, the needs of the students would be better met. He said the four schools receive limited public funds which add up to less than the salary of one white teacher. The four schools are: Ms. Mary E. Harris from Franklin, Penn., has charge of the school taught in the Burial Aid Hall, a splendid building owned by the colored people. She is assisted by Mrs. T.P.R. Moore and they have about 140 students. The second school is the one in Hermon Pres. Church which is run by Ms. Hughes who is also the organist for the church and a teacher in music. The third school is Ms. Hattie A. Marshall teaches in the Episcopal Chapel. She is considered one of the best teachers in the state. And the forth school is the Baptist who have a high school which receives some public aid. Prof. Hall and Prof. White are in charge of the large number of students.”
A rare image of the Friendship Primary School, the predecessor to Friendship Junior College. Isaiah B. Plair is pictured top row at far right. Date Unknown. Courtesy of the C.P. Roddey Collection – 2012
Information written and submitted to R&R by George R. Garrison, Ph.D. – Kent State University
The Herald reported on Feb. 15, 1896 – “Lawson D. Melton, Chairman of the State Republican Party, will deliver an address at Friendship Institute, near Holler’s old brick yard.”
The RH Record reported on May 25, 1908 – “That the Friendship School has been under the management of Miss Vera Greer this year. It closed with a program by the students.”
The Rock Hill Herald on Jan. 17, 1916 reported – “The School Board meet and the enrollment at Friendship School was 202 students.”
On April 21, 1916 – “Commencement at Friendship Normal and Industrial College are being held this week. The sermon on Sunday at Mt. Prospect Baptist Church will be given by Rev. T.S. Gilmore.”
Sanborn Insurance Map of the subject, 1926 – 1959. Courtesy of the Galloway Map Collection.
The Herald reported, Sept. 1, 1925 – “That Friendship College received a building permit to undertake repairs to two building for a cost of $500.”
The Herald reported on Sept. 4, 1925 – “That school enrollment has been announced for the fall term: High School (451), Jr. High School (234), Central School (388), Arcade-Victoria (102), Northside (350), Highland Park (72), Ebenezer Avenue (324), Kindergarten (54), Emmett Scott (420), Boyd Hill (114).”
The Herald reported on May 27, 1941 – “Friendship College will hold graduation ceremonies. There are sixty graduates in the college department and twelve in the high school department. Clinton College will graduate about fifteen in the college department and thirteen in the high school. Emmett Scott High School graduates twenty seven student.”
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- Images of Friendship Jr. College prior to it being demolished. Courtesy of the AFLLC / CRP group.
Also see the individual R&R page for Emmett Scott High School, as well as, Clinton Junior College.
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