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Title
Dr. Richard Henderson Rivers
Subject
Dr. Richard Henderson Rivers
Description
Dr. Richard Henderson Rivers was the first president of Florence Wesleyan University. Dr. Rivers was named the president of LaGrange College in Leighton, Alabama, in 1854. In January of 1855, LaGrange College moved to Florence, Alabama, where classes were first held in the Masonic Hall. The name of LaGrange College was changed to Florence Wesleyan University on February 14, 1855. Dr. Rivers’ tenure as president saw the completion of Wesleyan Hall in 1856. Dr. Rivers left Florence Wesleyan University in 1861.
Creator
Kayla Scott
Source
A Brief Look at University of North Alabama History 1830-2005. Booklet published by the University of North Alabama.
Image courtesy of UNA Collier Library Archives
Image courtesy of UNA Collier Library Archives
Publisher
Alabama Cultural Resource Survey
Date
1854-1861
Contributor
Kayla Scott
Rights
2015-5-5
Format
JPEG and Text
Language
English
Type
Image and Text