Jacksonville, Texas: A Collection of History and Memorabilia

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Printed on back:

Jacksonville College, a Junior College, founded in 1899 by the East Texas Baptist Educational Board. Now owned and supervised by Missionary Baptist Association. It is affiliated with all Junior College Associations.

Writing on back:

For Bobby
From
Marguerite

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Jacksonville College, Jacksonville, Texas

Type: Linen, 1930-1945
Copyright: L. H. Hugghins, Jacksonville, Texas
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
Card #: 24033 N

History:
This three-story main building, known as "Old Main," was completed and occupied by Jacksonville College in December, 1899. It was only recently razed. [written in 1972]

More Information:
Read more in Jacksonville: the Story of a Dynamic Community, 1872-1972.





Compiled by Greg Smith. If you have any materials you'd like to contribute, please email me.