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Young men training in woodworking at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Young men training in woodworking at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Young men training in woodworking at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900
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This evocative photograph captures a group of young African American men intently focused on their woodworking tasks at Hampton Institute in Hampton, Virginia, around 1899 or 1900. Established in 1868 as the Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School, Hampton Institute was one of the first institutions in the United States to provide higher education for formerly enslaved people and the descendants of enslaved Africans. The school's industrial training programs, including carpentry, were designed to equip students with practical skills to help them become self-sufficient and contribute to their communities. In this image, taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, the young men are seen working in a woodshop, with saws in hand and wood shavings scattered on the floor. Their determined expressions and the seriousness of their work reflect the importance of their education and the opportunities it offered them. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the legacy of African American education and the role that institutions like Hampton Institute played in shaping the lives of generations of Americans. Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) was a pioneering American photographer known for her documentation of historic sites and buildings, as well as her portraits of prominent figures of her time. This photograph is a testament to her ability to capture the essence of a moment and the spirit of a community.
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