White Schools Textbook

Name/Title

White Schools Textbook

Entry/Object ID

2025.002.002

Description

Elementary school textbook with a stamp on the inside cover that reads "Jefferson County Free Textbook for White Schools" originally issued to Blue Ridge School. The name "Eugene Hardy" is handwritten on the opposite page. The name "Shirley Cogle" is handwritten on the inside back cover.

Context

According to the donor, this book was likely passed on to one of the Black elementary schools, possibly Eagle Avenue, after it was no longer being used by Blue Ridge.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.002

Source or Donor

Perks, P. Douglas

Acquisition Method

Gift

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

inside cover

Book Details

Place Published

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Date Published

circa 1936