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Unidentified School in New Madrid County, Missouri
Photo shows school visitors in front of an unidentified school in New Madrid, Missouri with a handwritten note on the back that says "At a one-room rural negro school, New Madrid county. O.G. Sanford, State Agent; Tom Walker, Editor; W.B. Harrell, JR Fund; Chas. A. Lee, State Supt."
Unidentified School in New Madrid County, Missouri
Photo shows an unidentified school in New Madrid, Missouri with a handwritten note on the back that says "A one-room rural Negro school in New Madrid Co. being used this year. Small windows on both sides and in front of the pupils. When I saw this in Aug., the floor was in a dangerous condition for the 200 pound body teacher. It has been repaired. School is closed 6 weeks for cotton picking. Half the pupils are not supplied with books - those they do have are largely discarded, worn books from white schools. Mr Hariell inspecting"
Bolivar County Industrial School in Bolivar County, Mississippi
Photo shows the front view of Bolivar County Industrial County school and a handwritten note on the back that says "Built 1920-21." and "The day after we're at this town, the jail was torn down and in its place a business house is to be erected. There had been no prisoners in the jail in 18 months, and they thought it was a useless expense. I am wondering how much the large county taining school has contributed to the new condition. This an all negro town and represents the consolidation of 7 schools. It is an A grade high school. S.L.S."
Forrest County Training School in Forrest County, Mississippi
Photo shows people outside of the teacher's home at Forrest County Training School in Forrest County, Mississippi
Mt. Collins School in Rankin County, Mississippi
Photo shows the anterior view of Mt. Collins school in Rankin, Mississippi and a handwritten note on the back that says "Built 1918-19", "2-15-28", and "Two teacher".
Old Hollendale School in Washington County, Mississippi
Photo shows the old Hollendale school in Washington, Mississippi
Forrest County Training School in Forrest County, Mississippi
Photo shows the front view of an unidentified school along with a shop in Forrest, Mississippi and a handwritten note on the back that says "Rear view showing the school and shop"
D'Lo School in Simpson County, Mississippi
Newspaper photo shows students outside along with a description of the D'Lo School in Simpson County, Mississippi. Attached to the back is a newspaper clipping described Julius Rosenwald's positive impression of Booker T. Washington and Tuskegee Institute.
D'Lo School in Simpson County, Mississippi
Photo shows children playing outside of D'lo School in Simpson County, Mississippi. A handwritten note on the back that says, "D'Lo School, Simpson county, Mississippi. Four-Teacher. 2-15-28"
Leonardtown School
Photo shows a view of Leonardtown Negro school and a handwritten note on the back that says "Leornardtown negro school, St. Marys County, Maryland. It must have been built in the time of Leonard Calvert"
Glen Arden School in Prince George County, Maryland
Photo shows the front view of Glen Arden school in Prince George, Maryland and a handwritten note on the back that says "Glen Arden, Prince George Co. MD"
Glen Arden School in Prince George County, Maryland
Photo shows the anterior view of Glen Arden school in Prince George, Maryland and a handwritten note on the back that says "Glen Arden, Prince George Co. MD"
Old Lecompte School in Rapides Parish
Photo shows the old infrastructure of the Lecompte school in Rapides, Parish, Louisiana
Lecompte School in Rapides Parish
Photo shows patrons standing in front the Lecompte school along with the teachers to the left in Rapides Parish, Louisiana with a handwritten note on the back that says "(interested patrons in front) Teachers' Home at left rear. Four-teacher"
Unidentified School in Unidentified Parish, Louisiana
Photo shows a shop supervisor with others using materials for a school with a handwritten note on the back that says "Shop supervisor of La. in action--showing the transportation bus equipped with shop tools"
Westwego School in Jefferson Parish
Photo shows Westwego school in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana with a handwritten note on the back that says, "(Consolidated with transportation) Six-teacher"
Bethel Hill School in Unidentified Parish, Louisiana
Photo shows the front view of Bethel Hill School in Louisiana with a handwritten note on the back that says "School was in session in this building when this picture was made. The teacher's car may be seen. The new Bethel Hill was erected at a cost of around $4000 of which amount the Rosenwald Fund and the patrons paid about one half."
Cheneyville School in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Photo shows students gathered outside of Cheneyville School in Rapides Parish, Louisiana with a handwritten note on the back that says "Cost $14,000; Negroes $500, Whites $0, Public $12,500, The fund $1000."
Industrial High School in Maysville County, Kentucky
Photo shows a distant view of an industrial high school in Maysville, Kentucky
Jeffersontown School in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Front and back photo of Jeffersontown school in development with a handwritten note on the back that says "Picture made in July. Bus transportation to the used bldg. is now nearing completion"
Newburg School in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Front and back photo of Newberg school with a handwritten note on the back that says "A consolidated school with new bus transportation, nearing completion"
State School for Negroes in Paducah County, Kentucky
Front and back photo of the Girls' Dormitory at the State School for Negroes in Paducah County, Kentucky. A note on the back of the photo reads, "fire-proof, costing $100,000, equipment yet to be provided at a cost of $7,000. State Leg.gave $100,000 and also $50,000 toward an admin. bldg. conditioned on a supplemental sum of $25000. July 19, 1929. Supt. Hanifon in front."
Bristow School in Warren County, Kentucky
Front and back photo of Bristow school with a handwritten note on the back that says "One-teacher consolidated school with transportation bus for 14 pupils who formerly attended school in a shack 6 miles away. Att. of transported pupils is better than for rest of school. The teacher is a Normal graduate and her school is well organized, the pupils living well distributed through the grades. Enrollment on 31."
Bristow School in Warren County, Kentucky
Front and back photo of the rear of Bristow school with a handwritten note on the back that says "A one-teacher consolidated school with transportation facilities for 14 children 6 miles away. The enrollment is 31, the teacher is a normal graduate of the Ky. State College for Negroes. Attendance of the pupils transported is better than for those living nearby."
Hardinsburg School in Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Photo shows the front of Hardinsburg school in Breckinridge, Kentucky.