Beach Institute and Savannah area photo album, 1900-1915

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1900-1915

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Beach Institute and Savannah area photo album, ms4577, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a small photo album featuring photographs of the Beach Institute, a group of teachers, and several classes of students with teachers. It also includes photographs of a family at home and in Tybee, African American individuals and couples, houses and stores, as well as scenes around Savannah, Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

The Beach Institute was the first school built in Savannah after Emancipation specifically for African Americans, operating from 1867 until 1915. The school was named in honor of inventor and editor of Scientific American, Alfred Ely Beach, who was a benefactor of the school.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

African Americans -- Education

Places:

Savannah (Ga.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Savannah (Ga.) -- Photographs.

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Beach Institute and Savannah area photo album, ms4577, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.