19th century albumen photographs of the first elementary school that educated African-American girls of color both free and enslaved, in the South
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: CSC.2022.003
Content Description
Pair of photographs depicting the first Catholic elementary school that educated girls of color both free and enslaved, which was located at the oldest black parish in the United States, St. Augustine's Catholic Church, New Orleans, Louisiana. Circa 19th century. Both photographs show African American nuns assembled with male and female students in front of the school.
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased from Max Rambod Rare Books, December 2022.
Language of Description
English
Script of Description
Latin
Restrictions Apply
No
Extent
2 Photographic Prints
