May 24, 1881: The original charter for Paul Quinn College was officially approved and filed by the Department of State after passing through the Texas Legislature. This historic event officially incorporated the school under the State of Texas and legally established its name to honor Bishop William Paul Quinn, an influential leader in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.
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"Paul Quinn College, 1881." Historianspeaks, May 28, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/paul-quinn-college-1881.
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