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Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library 2003 Special Collections and Archives Staff Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University Descriptive Summary Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University 1 item English Transfered to the University Archives. Administrative Information Access

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A Guide to the Records of James Major Colson Jr.,Accession # VSU-RG 2/b , Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.

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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.

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One letter, directing Colson to act as President.

 Contents List September 1, 1885 1:1