TITLE:  Mrs. Johnson C. (Jane Berry) Smith

COVERAGE: Benefactor, 1921-1929

DESCRIPTION:  The Benefactors Collection is housed in the Inez Moore Parker Archives and Research Center at Johnson C. Smith University. This collection focuses on the early benefactors who gave land and money to support the growth and development of the Henry J. Biddle Memorial Institute, which became Johnson C. Smith University.

TYPE: Photograph

PHOTOGRAPH DATE: 1920's

CREATOR: Inez Moore Parker Archives and Research Center

ACQUISITION DATE: June 2000

PROCESSED BY: Monika Rivera Rhue

HISTORICAL NOTE: Mrs. Jane M. Smith, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had the task of investing her husband’s money in a “worthwhile cause” in accordance with his request. Through her association with Dr. McCrorey, she became aware of the needs of the Biddle University. From 1921 to 1929, she contributed $400,000 for the erection of buildings and equipment on the campus. She also contributed $302,500 in endowed funds for the University.

In 1923, the name of the Biddle University changed to Johnson C. Smith University in honor of Mr. Johnson C. Smith.

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SITE CREATION DATE: March 26, 2003