Baker School "Open Air" Class

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Source:: The Valentine
Collection:: Cook Photograph Collection
Date:: 2/9/1915
Region:: Richmond, Virginia
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Description:: Glass plate negative showing an "open air" classroom at Baker School, 100 W. Baker Street in Jackson Ward, Richmonc, Virginia; image of African-American children wrapped in blankets sitting at their desks; all wear knit caps and drink from white mugs; windows in back of classroom are open; 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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