 New Orleans University c. 1920 | |
Former names | New Orleans College |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, HBCU |
| Active | 1869–1935 |
| Location | , , 29°55′37″N 90°06′43″W / 29.927°N 90.112°W |
| Affiliations | Gilbert Academy |
New Orleans University was a historically black college that operated between 1869 and 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It was founded by Freedmen's Aid Society and the Methodist Episcopal Church. It merged with Straight College in 1935 to form Dillard University.[1]
- ^ New Orleans City Guide. Works Progress Administration (WPA). Garrett County Press. 2011-08-15. ISBN 978-1-891053-40-5.
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