A Presidential Timeline
From its humble beginnings as Walden Seminary in 1877 to the “GREAT” Philander Smith College of the present, 1 principal, 14 presidents and several interim presidents have led the institution through flourishing and trying times. Take a moment to learn more about the visionaries who have helped to shape the course of the College over the last 139 years.
*This is a living timeline. More images, events and dates will be added to this page periodically.
1877-1880
Helen M. Perkins
Principal, Walden Seminary
Sources
- Gibson, D. (1972). The transition: Walden Seminary to Philander Smith College, 1877-1897. In A historical study of Philander Smith College, 1877 to 1969 [Dissertation]. University of Arkansas. D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Gibson, D. (1972). The administration of President James Monroe Cox, 1897-1924. In A historical study of Philander Smith College, 1877 to 1969 [Dissertation]. University of Arkansas. D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Gibson, D. (1972). The administration of Reverend George Collins Taylor, President, 1924-1936. In A historical study of Philander Smith College, 1877 to 1969 [Dissertation]. University of Arkansas. D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Gibson, D. (1972). The administration of Dr. Marquis LaFayette Harris, 1936-1960. In A historical study of Philander Smith College, 1877 to 1969 [Dissertation]. University of Arkansas. D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Gibson, D. (1972). The administration of Dr. Roosevelt David Crockett, 1961-1964. In A historical study of Philander Smith College, 1877 to 1969 [Dissertation]. University of Arkansas. D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Gibson, D. (1972). The administration of Ernest Thomas Dixon, Jr., the sixth President, 1965-1969. In A historical study of Philander Smith College, 1877 to 1969 [Dissertation]. University of Arkansas. D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- The President resigns. (1979, April). The Panthernaut. The Panthernaut Collection, Box 2. D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Dr. Grant S. Shockley to be presented to PSC community January 31. (1980, January). The Panthernaut. The Panthernaut Collection, Box 2. D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Philander Smith College. (1987-1988). Philander Smith College Catalog, 1987-1988, 1988-1989. PSC Catalogs Collection. D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Riley, M. W. (1997, June). Titus to retire. The Philologer, 8(10). Philander Smith College, Marketing/Public Relations Department. PSC Publications Collection, D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Reed, T. K. (2004, Spring). Dr. Reed says good-bye. Echoes of Excellence. Office of the President, Philander Smith College. Echoes of Excellence Collection, D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Memory lane, the Kimbrough years. (2012). The Philanderian (Special Edition). Philander Smith College, Office of the President and the National Alumni Association. The Philanderian Collection, D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
- Dr. Johnny Moore resigns interim named. (n. d.). Philander Smith College. Retrieved from http://www.philander.edu/news-events/drjohnny_moore-resigns.aspx
- President Roderick L. Smothers, Sr., Ph. D. (2015, August 29). The inauguration of Roderick L. Smothers, Sr., Ph.D. [Program]. Philander Smith College. Presidents of Philander Smith College Collection, Box 35, D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.