Papers of Robert Jones, 1897-1899

Location of collection:

Virginia State University

Johnston Memorial Library

Virginia State University

P.O. Box 9406

1 Hayden Drive

Petersburg, Virginia 23806

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Juan-Pablo Gonzalez

Email: jpgonzalez@vsu.edu

Phone: (804) 524-6945

Email: refdesk@vsu.edu

Phone: (804) 524-5582

Fax: (804) 524-6959

Web: library.vsu.edu

Summary

Abstract:

Monthly teaching reports for one of the black schools in Sussex County, Virginia.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Names of individual students, grade enrolled, number of students, age and textbooks used. Each report also gives the teacher name and home address.

Grade sheets for three African American public schools in Sussex County, Virginia 1899.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Jones Peterburg resident, collector and dealer of African American research materials acquired several monthly teaching reports for Sussex County, Virginia. The reports were generated by three teachers and the County Clerk.

Physical description:

5 items