Papers of Robert Jones, 1897-1899

Access and use

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
Phone: (804) 524-6945
Phone: (804) 524-5582
Fax: (804) 524-6959
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

The Papers of Robert Jones, Accession #1987-48 , Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.

Summary

Abstract:
Monthly teaching reports for one of the black schools in Sussex County, Virginia.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

The Papers of Robert Jones, Accession #1987-48 , Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.

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