Newspaper Article: Nelson-Merry Former Black Institution

Dublin Core

Title

Newspaper Article: Nelson-Merry Former Black Institution

Subject

Tennessee; African American women; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African American teachers--History; African American school children; African American Teachers; African Americans--Education--Southern States; Schools--Records and correspondence; African American Life-- African American thought-Jefferson City

Description

This newspaper article gives a history of how Nelson-Merry School came to be and what lies ahead for the future of the building now that it is no longer in use due educational integration.

Creator

Susan Davidson

Source

Julia Taliaferro

Publisher

The Standard Banner; Black in Appalachia

Date

1978/06/22

Contributor

Alona Norwood, Nelia Koontz

Rights

Items can be used for private reflection and research and not for commercial purposes.

Coverage

United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County

Files

Citation

Susan Davidson , “Newspaper Article: Nelson-Merry Former Black Institution,” Black in Appalachia: Community History Digital Archive, accessed March 29, 2024, https://blackinappalachia.omeka.net/items/show/2256.