Moore Street School "Open Air" Class
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Image Details
- Source:
- The Valentine
- Collection:
- Cook Photograph Collection
- Date:
- 9/26/1916
- Region:
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Richmond, Virginia
(inherited from source) - Description:
- Glass plate negative showing an "open air" classroom at the Moore Street School, 1113 W. Moore Street in the Carver area of Richmond, Virginia; image of African-American children wrapped in blankets sitting at their desks; windows in back of classroom are open; teacher and school officials at right 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 __"Moore School Fresh Air Class Sept. 26 1916" __Edge of plate Geographic Description: Richmond, Va. --Carver (Richmond, Va.) --Moore Street (Richmond, Va.)
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