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Virginia Union University, North Lombardy Street, Richmond, Va.

Card Text (transcribed from postcard): This Christian institution of learning, chartered in 1896, is under control of the American Baptist Home Mission Society. Its object is the Moral and intellectual uplift of Afro-Americans. Its handsome buildings of Virginia Granite are surrounded by well kept ample grounds. Located near Brook Turnpike, just north of the City.

 

Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va.

 

Date Postmarked: Not postmarked.

 

Note: African American College; Beautiful and Historical Richmond, Va. Series No. 66;

 

Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.

 

Reference URL: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/postcard/535

 

Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards

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