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Thanksgiving Day lesson at Whittier, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Thanksgiving Day lesson at Whittier, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Thanksgiving Day lesson at Whittier, 1899 or 1900. African American children learning about Thanksgiving, with model log cabin on table, Whittier Primary School, Hampton, Virginia
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This photograph, titled "Thanksgiving Day Lesson at Whittier, 1899 or 1900," captures a precious moment in the history of education in America. Taken by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, the image depicts a group of African American children engaged in a Thanksgiving Day lesson at the Whittier Primary School in Hampton, Virginia. The children, both boys and girls, sit attentively at their desks, gazing at a model log cabin on the table before them. Their teacher, a woman dressed in turn-of-the-century attire, stands at the front of the room, likely explaining the significance of the cabin in the context of the early American Thanksgiving celebration. The photograph offers a glimpse into the educational practices of the late 19th or early 20th century, a time when segregated schools were common in the United States. The image also highlights the importance of preserving history and passing down traditions to future generations. The log cabin model, a common symbol of early American life, serves as a tangible connection to the past for these children, many of whom may have had limited access to such resources. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering American photographer, captured this image as part of her extensive documentation of historic sites and buildings across the United States. Her work, which includes thousands of photographs, provides valuable insights into the social, cultural, and architectural history of the country. This photograph, in particular, offers a poignant reminder of the importance of education and the role it plays in shaping our understanding of history and our place in it.
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