One of the oldest colleges for colored people. Founded in 1854 by Rev.
John Dickey, of Oxford, Pa. It is one of the most liberally endowed
institutions, and has an able faculty. There are 14 teachers, about
225 students, and property valued at approximately $1,100,000.
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The total income for the current expenses of all the homes is $54,975,
of which $38,502 is received from the Missionary Society. The value of
all the property is $287,000. The total attendance is 1,572 girls, of
whom 808 are in the homes not connected with the Freedmen’s Aid Society.
The teachers and workers are 71 women, of whom 41 are white and 30
colored; 18 are academic and 42 are industrial teachers.
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