Straight University
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Straight University (after 1915 Straight College), was an American historically black college that operated between 1868 and 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana. After struggling with financial difficulties, it was merged with New Orleans University to form Dillard University.
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Former names | Straight Congregational University, Straight College (1915–1934) |
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Type | Private, HBCU |
Active | 1868–1934 |
Affiliation | American Missionary Association |
Location | , , United States |
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W. S. Alexander | 1869–1876 |
James A. Adams | 1877–1884 |
R. C. Hitchcock | 1885–1889 |
Oscar Atwood | 1890–1902 |
Richard C. Hastings | 1903–1906 |
Stephen G. Butcher | 1907–1908 |
Elbert M. Stevens | 1909–1915 |
Howard A. M. Briggs | 1916–1921 |
James Putnam O'Brien | 1922–1930 |
Charles B. Austin | 1931–1935 |
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