Scotlandville in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell
Educator Humanitarian Leader
— (1916-2013) —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 4, 2022
1. Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell Marker
Born the eldest of three daughters to Rev. and Mrs. Richard E. Brogdon, Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell received a B.A. from Allen University and an M.A. from Atlanta University. Dr. Purnell served as the Sixteenth International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 1962-1966. During her presidency, Dr. Purnell was instrumental in securing a contract with the Federal Government to operate the Cleveland Job Corps, a federal residential training program for women, the first National Program Office in Washington, D.C. and the second international chapter in Nassau, Bahamas, and convened the first Undergraduate Leadership School in 1965. A champion of civil rights, Dr. Purnell participated in the White House Conference of Three Hundred Women in 1963, at the invitation of President John F. Kennedy. Dr. Purnell was also elected as the Seventh International President of the Links, Inc. She was a professor of education at Southern University and was awarded nine honorary doctorate degrees.
Erected by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated South Central Region.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women.
Location. 30° 31.238′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback (here, next to this marker); Southern University (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scott's Bluff (about 300 feet away); Lou Brock (approx. half a mile away); AW "Ace" Mumford (approx. half a mile away); Bobby Phills (approx. half a mile away); Avery Johnson (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
More about this marker. Located on "The Bluff" on the campus of Southern University.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 4, 2022
2. Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
