Cox Administration Building - Built in 1916, it was purchased by Philander Smith University in 1948. The building was dedicated in 1949 and named in honor of Dr. James M. Cox, the first Black president of the university.
Welcome to the Digital Archive!
The Digital Archive provides access to the history of Philander Smith University. The site features selections from the unique archival holdings of the D.W. Reynolds Library Archive.
Philander Smith University History- Browse the Exhibits section to view pages related to the history of PSU, Faculty, and Alumni.
Items in Archive- Browse the Digital Collections section to view PSU material culture items housed in the Archive.
Notice: The Archive is by appointment only. Please contact Kathy Anderson at kanderson@philander.edu to schedule.
Send questions or comments to kanderson@philander.edu.
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PSU Publications
Browse through issues of student newspapers and newsletters published by Philander Smith University from 1899 to the present.