{"product_id":"jackson-state-university-the-first-hundred-years-1877-1977-paperback","title":"Jackson State University: The First Hundred Years, 1877-1977 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLelia G. Rhodes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore it was Jackson State University(R), it was Natchez Seminary, a school built on a vision of education and empowerment. In 1877, H. P. Jacobs and Black ministers from the Mississippi Baptist Missionary Convention, in partnership with the American Baptist Home Mission Society, founded Natchez Seminary to educate newly freed Black students. That institution grew into Jackson State University, a powerhouse of education, culture, and progress. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor decades, JSU's first official history was available only to those who could find a rare copy. Now, this landmark work is back. A story of resilience and triumph, \u003ci\u003eJackson State University: The First Hundred Years, 1877-1977\u003c\/i\u003e reflects the broader Black American journey, showing progress against the odds. It is a must-read for alumni and students. The book is also a vital researcher's resource for scholars studying historically Black colleges and universities, civil rights, and Black education. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn anticipation of JSU's sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) in 2027, \u003ci\u003eJackson State University: The First Hundred Years, 1877-1977\u003c\/i\u003e by Lelia G. Rhodes is available again for scholars, alumni, and anyone interested in the legacy of historically Black colleges and universities.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLelia G. Rhodes\u003c\/b\u003e (1921-2020) was dean emerita of libraries at Jackson State University. She was the first African American elected as president of the Mississippi Library Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45432107073638,"sku":"9781496860668","price":63.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/gmD-05tRaA9781496860668.webp?v=1775825428","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/jackson-state-university-the-first-hundred-years-1877-1977-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}