Foster Hall, 1922 View

Foster Hall was named for Richard B. Foster who was the founder and first principal of Lincoln Institute. Foster Hall is a three story building. For several years it was the only dormitory for men on campus. It was renovated in phases from 1991 to 1994. It now houses the offices and laboratory facilities for Cooperative Research.

Anthony Hall, 1947 View

Anthony Hall was named for Libby C. Anthony who was a matron of girls as well as assistant in domestic economy. She was the first Treasurer for the National League of Afro-American Women and a life long resident of Jefferson City, Missouri. This three story brick building was completed in 1940 and served as a dormitory for Freshman and sophomore young women. It was renovated in 2007. It is now a co-ed residence hall for upperclassmen.

Allen Hall, 1936 View

Allen Hall was named for Benjamin F. Allen, a former president who emphasized a cultural development of the students. This two story brick building housed young men in 1936. It now houses Cooperative Extension offices.

Bennett Hall, 1938 drawing

Bennett Hall was named for Private Logan A. Bennett of the 62nd U.S. Colored Infantry which contributed money for Lincoln University;s founding. He was a life long resident of Jefferson City, Mo. , and remained an ardent supporter of Lincoln University. This two story brick building housed young women and was occupied in 1938. It is now the new phase of living and learning for students with a concentration in Agriculture and Natural Sciences.

Lincoln Institute Board of Curators Meeting Minutes, 1921 to 1923

Board of Curators Meeting Minutes for Lincoln Institute (later Lincoln University) from August 4, 1921 to August 10, 1923.

Lincoln Institute Board of Curators Meeting Minutes, 1913 to May 1921

Board of Curators Meeting Minutes for Lincoln Institute (later Lincoln University) from 1913 to May, 1921.

Lincoln Institute Board of Curators Meeting Minutes, 1910 to 1912

Board of Curators Meeting Minutes for Lincoln Institute (later Lincoln University) from January 24, 1910 to December 30, 1912.

Lincoln Institute Board of Curators Meeting Minutes, 1907-1909

Board of Curators Meeting Minutes for Lincoln Institute (later Lincoln University) from April 22, 1907 to December 20, 1909.

Lincoln Institute Board of Curators Meeting Minutes, 1903 to 1906

Board of Curators Meeting Minutes for Lincoln Institute (later Lincoln University) from June 13, 1903 to December 20, 1906.

Barnes-Krekel Hall, Back View

Barnes-Krekel Hall was named for the Honorable Arnold Krekel, Judge of U.S. District Court, and also a member of the Lincoln Institutes' Board of Curators as well as a lecturer on Civil Government and Political Economy. The Barnes part of the name was for Howard Barnes, also member of the Board of Curators at Lincoln. This three story brick building served as the first housing for young women. The first part of the building was occupied in 1882 and second part of the building was constructed after 1902. The building was later tore down.

Ellif Hall

Ellif Hall was named for Professor J. D. Ellilf of the University of Missouri who later served as President of the Board of Curators at Lincoln University. This two story brick building was constructed in 1950. It was acquired by the Lincoln University in 1962. Ellif Hall was previously utilized as the College Elementary and High School. Currently it houses the Department of Nursing Science.

1933 Lincoln University Homecoming Brochure

Brochure for annual Lincoln University homecoming on October 28, 1933

1939 Lincoln University Homecoming Brochure

Brochure for Lincoln University Annual Homecoming on October 28, 1939

1940 Lincoln University Homecoming Brochure

Brochure for annual Lincoln University homecoming on October 26, 1940

1949 Lincoln University Homecoming Brochure

Brochure for Lincoln University Annual Homecoming in 1949.