Founders' Week 1937 was the occasion on which the women's dormitory was given the name Joseph-Reynolds Hall honoring the late Cordyon S. and Louise R. Joseph, and Mrs. Joseph's mother, the late Mrs. Louise Reynolds, who had contributed quite generously to the College for a number of years.

Mr. Joseph was Instructor in English, and Mrs. Joseph was Instructor in French at Florida Southern College during the 1930s. The 1931 Interlachen was dedicated to the Josephs.

Cordyon S. Joseph

Louise R. Joseph

Joseph-Reynolds Hall was constructed in 1922, and was originally known as the Dormitory for Women. The Dormitory for Women was one of the first two new buildings constructed on the Lakeland campus, and with Social Hall (later renamed Edge Hall) formed the core of the academic and social life of Southern College.

Dormitory for Women, June 19, 1922 - West Side Hugger Bros. Con. Co., Contractors, Montgomery, Ala.

Dormitory for Women, June 19, 1922 - East Side

Dormitory for Women, June 19, 1922 - South Side

Dormitory for Women, c1922 The porch roof balustrade was removed during January 2003

Dormitory for Women, c1922 - West Side

Dormitory for Women, c1922 - East Side

Dormitory for Women, c1922 - South Side

Links

Joseph-Reynolds Hall - Florida Southern College

11.01.2005