Hampton Institute Collection

Diploma awarded to William A.Yancey by Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, June 12, 1873. Hampton Institute in Virginia was founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School

Students constructing telephones at Hampton Institute, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Students constructing telephones at Hampton Institute, 1899 or 1900

The dawn of civilization, between 1899 and 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
The dawn of civilization, between 1899 and 1900. Photographic print showing Native American man standing in field with horse-drawn plow while attending Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute

Formal class in liberal arts and sciences Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. -writing... 1899 or 1900
Formal class in liberal arts and sciences Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. - writing on blackboard reads "clay modeling", 1899 or 1900

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 - male and female African American and Indian students in Ancient History class studying Egypt, 1899 or 1900

Group portrait of teacher and students at Hampton Institute painting watercolor... 1899 or 1900
Group portrait of teacher and students at Hampton Institute painting watercolor pictures of butterflies, 1899 or 1900

A class in sloyd woodworking, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
A class in sloyd woodworking, 1899 or 1900. Young African American women training in woodworking at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia

Louis Firetail (Sioux, Crow Creek), wearing tribal clothing, in American history... 1899 or 1900
Louis Firetail (Sioux, Crow Creek), wearing tribal clothing, in American history class, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

The cheese press screw - students studying agricultural sciences, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

The Huntington Industrial Works, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
The Huntington Industrial Works, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

Young men training in wheel wrighting at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

Young men training in woodworking at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

Young men training in blacksmithing at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

Young men training in use of machinery at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

Two young men training in mechanical(?) engineering at Hampton Institute, Virginia, 1899 or 1900
Two young men training in mechanical(?) engineering at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

Class from Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. looking at cannon at Fort Monroe, 1899 or 1900

Pressmen at work in printing shop, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or1900

Demonstration of milk testing in stable, at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 and 1900

Class in making cream at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 and 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Class in making cream at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 and 1900

Class in capillary physics at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 and 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Class in capillary physics at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 and 1900

Compositors working in printing shop, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or1900

Hampton Institute students sketching a fishing boat at river bank. Hampton, Va. 1900

Trade school. Mechanical drawing, between 1899 and 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Trade school. Mechanical drawing, between 1899 and 1900. Male students in class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia

Teacher and four students making furniture at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900

Four young men mixing fertilizers, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Four young men mixing fertilizers, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900

Indian student at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Indian student at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va, 1899 or 1900. Half length portrait, seated, facing left

Three young black men working in lumber mill at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900

African-American women weaving rug in home economics class at Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 or 1900
African-American women weaving rug in home economics class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. - before entering school - seven Indian children... 1899 or 1900
Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. - before entering school - seven Indian children of uneducated parents, 1899 or 1900

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. - children of Indian students educated at Hampton... 1899 or 1900
Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. - children of Indian students educated at Hampton - four children and two adults posed seated, 1899 or 1900

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. - teacher and five students studying insects in the laboratory, 1899 or 1900

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. - nine students and teacher in drawing class, 1899 or 1900

Virginia Hall - dining rooms and girls room, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Virginia Hall - dining rooms and girls room, 1899 or 1900. Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Exterior

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. ca. 1898 - field trip to marsh - studying soil...1899 or 1900
Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. ca. 1898 - field trip to marsh - studying soil formation by quiet water and plants, 1899 or 1900

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. ca. 1898 - a graduate's house, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. ca. 1898 - a graduate's house, 1899 or 1900. Two small girls with bicycles on lawn

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. ca. 1898 - 11 students in uniform playing guitars... 1899 or 1900
Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. ca. 1898 - 11 students in uniform playing guitars, banjos, mandolins, and cello, 1899 or 1900

African American students judging horses - Hampton Institute, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
African American students judging horses - Hampton Institute, 1899 or 1900

Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 - male and female students in Geography class
Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 - male and female students in Geography class "studying the cathedral towns

Chemistry classroom at Hampton Institute - African American male and female students, 1899 or 1900
Chemistry classroom at Hampton Institute - African American male and female students, one Indian, 1899 or 1900

Five men making butter in a class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Five men making butter in a class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900

American Indian and African American students at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1900(?) - man behind horse-drawn plow, 1899 or 1900

American Indian and African American students at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1900(?) - men and women learning how to plow field, 1899 or 1900

American Indian and African American students at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1900(?) - men plastering wall, 1899 or 1900

American Indian and African American students at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1900(?) - men using machinery in woodworking shop, 1899 or 1900

American Indian and African American students at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1900(?) - women studying human respiratory system, 1899 or 1900

American Indian and African American students at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1900(?) - men in carpentry workshop, 1899 or 1900

American Indian and African American students at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1900(?) - men and women in chemistry lab, 1899 or 1900

Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 - Classroom scenes - laundry shop, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 - Classroom scenes - laundry shop, 1899 or 1900

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"Exploring the World: Hampton Institute's Mathematical Geography Class" In the bustling lecture hall in the 1870s, students eagerly gathered for a captivating lesson on mathematical geography. With maps and globes spread across their desks, they delved into understanding the intricate dance between our planet and its celestial partner, the sun. As they studied Earth's rotation around this fiery star, their minds expanded with knowledge and curiosity. Meanwhile, in another corner of this esteemed institution, agricultural science students immersed themselves in practical learning. A timeless black-and-white photograph from c. 1899 captures them intently observing a cheese press screw—a vital tool used to extract liquid from curdled milk during cheesemaking. These young scholars were honing their skills at Hampton Institute's agriculture laboratory, preparing to contribute to Virginia's thriving farming industry. The spirit of education permeated every aspect of life at Hampton Institute. In 1905, portraits captured the essence of this vibrant community—the innocence radiating from a child attending Whittier School in Hampton; a proud young man donning his distinguished uniform as he represented his beloved institute; and an equally determined girl at an elementary school affiliated with Hampton Normal. Founded by Samuel Chapman Armstrong—an American army officer who believed that education was key to empowering African Americans—Hampton Institute became a beacon of hope for countless individuals seeking knowledge and opportunity. The legacy left by Armstrong continues to inspire generations even today. At Hampton Institute, music also played an integral role in fostering creativity and unity among students. A lively image from c. 1898 showcases a student ensemble skillfully strumming guitars, banjos, mandolins, and even a cello—a testament to both talent and camaraderie within these hallowed halls. Beyond academic pursuits lay vocational training programs that equipped students with valuable skills for future success. Young men passionately trained as blacksmiths under expert guidance at Hampton Institute's workshop, preparing to forge their own paths in the world.