"Education of the Negroes Since 1860" by J. L. M. Curry is a historical record that explores the education of African Americans in the South following the Civil War. Curry, through his position with the John F. Slater Fund, recounts the educational changes and struggles during this time. The book shows the move from slavery to freedom and focuses on the efforts to educate those who were formerly enslaved. It highlights the work of the Freedmen's Bureau and other groups in creating schools, the value of public education, and the importance of financial support from different sources. Using data and examples, Curry looks at growing school enrollment, the creation of teacher programs, and how education shaped the social and political lives of African Americans. Curry's work offers a look at the educational improvements during a changing time in the United States.
Education of the Negroes Since 1860
By J. L. M. (Jabez Lamar Monroe) Curry
Following the Civil War, a people newly freed from slavery sought knowledge and opportunity through an education that would pave their way to equality.
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About the AuthorJabez Lamar Monroe Curry was an American Democratic politician from Alabama who served in the state legislature and US Congress. He also served as an officer of the Confederate States Army in the American Civil War. He was a slave owner and supported the Southern cause.
Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry was an American Democratic politician from Alabama who served in the state legislature and US Congress. He also served as an officer of the Confederate States Army in the American Civil War. He was a slave owner and supported the Southern cause.
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