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James Edwin Campbell

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James Edwin Campbell, principal from 1892 to 1894, successfully led West Virginia Colored Institute through its infancy. During his tenure, admission standards were established, enrollment doubled, teacher and military training became an important part of the curriculum, the first school paper was established, and an excellent lecture-recital series was started.
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