History Photo Album

1899 - Old Main building. The original campus of Meredith College, then known as The Baptist Female University. It was finished in time to open for the University's first session in Fall 1899, and was located on the corner of Blount and Edenton streets. It was designed by A.S. Bauer, who also designed the Governor's Mansion one block away.

 

1904 - Name changed from Baptist Female University to Baptist University for Women

 

1905 - First student government association officers

 

1907 - Margaret Bright, founder of the Doll Collection, graduates.

 

1915 - Charles Brewer selected as Meredith's 3rd president.

 

1917 - Mary Lynch Johnson, later Professor of English
and author of The History of Meredith College, graduates.

 

1918 - Maypole

 

1924 - Faculty

 

1926 - Brand new Johnson Hall

 

1932 - May Day

 

1934 - Student in Johnson Hall parlor

 

1938 - Class of 1938 in traditional formation on Johnson Hall steps.

 

1940's - Convertible

 

1940's - Library on 2nd floor of Johnson Hall

 

1950s - Aerial view showing Jones Auditorium, completed 1949 (lower right).
Also shown are wooden buildings (right) which housed the science
and physical education programs.

 

1959 - Hunter Hall opens to serve science programs