Beach Institute and Savannah area photo album

Beach Institute and Savannah area photo album

Descriptive Summary

Title: Beach Institute and Savannah area photo album
Creator: Unknown
Inclusive Dates: 1900-1915
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.1 Linear Feet
Collection Number: ms4577
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

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.

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.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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


Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11Photo album

Special Collections Libraries
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1641