Baker School "Open Air" Class
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Image Details
- Source:
- The Valentine
- Collection:
- Cook Photograph Collection
- Date:
- 2/9/1915
- Region:
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Richmond, Virginia
(inherited from source) - Description:
- Glass plate negative showing an "open air" classroom at Baker School, 100 W. Baker Street in Jackson Ward, Richmond, Virginia; image of African-American children wrapped in blankets sitting at their desks; all wear knit caps; windows in back of classroom are open; three school officials stand at right; teacher in coat at back of class; open air schools and classrooms were an early 20th century trend believed to help students maintain their health and boost their metabolisms through invigorating air and sunlight (ca. 1908-1941). Inscription: Written __"Baker School Feb 9 1915" __Edge of plate Geographic Description: Richmond, Va. --Jackson Ward (Richmond, Va.) --Baker Street (Richmond, Va.)
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