Valena C. Jones School (New Orleans, La.)

Scope and Contents The papers of Joseph A. Hardin consist of approximately 248 items. Correspondence accounts for a third of the collection.The bulk of non-correspondence is clippings from newspapers and magazines. Perhaps, the most distinctive items of non-correspondence are the photographs and medals or awards, which give an otherwise unavailable glimpse into Hardin's life and that of his associates in New Orleans' Black community. The principal correspondents, with the inclusive...

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The papers of Lucile Levy Hutton occupy 7.8 linear feet of shelf space and cover not only her career in public education; but also chronicle her vigorous participation in civic, religious, and cultural activities. Correspondence (1890-1988) has been kept with related material where it was generated and therefore may be found in six of the ten series. The papers are arranged chronologically within each category.

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Valena C. Jones School in New Orleans was a leading elementary school for African Americans during the segregation era. This collection includes photographs, articles and organizational materials pertaining to the fiftieth reunion of the Valena C. Jones class of 1948.

Scope and Contents The papers of Fannie C. Williams encompass 1.8 linear feet and reflect her career and life commitment to African American education and work with young people in New Orleans, most notably between 1908 and 1954, when she served as a teacher and principal in the New Orleans public school system. Overall, the collection is a valuable resource for the topics of African American education, the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in New Orleans, as well as youth and community development....