Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

J. Alvin Russell to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 18, 1929

Education--other | Education--teaching | Place--Virginia, Other

Typewritten letter

J. Alvin Russell sends May Yancey a notice of a summer course for teachers held at St. Paul's in Lawrenceville.

St. Paul Normal and Industrial School
Founded 1888__________Incorporated 1890
Rt. Rev. B.D. Tucker, D.D. President
Rt. Rev. A.C. Thomson, D.D. Vice Pres.
Rev. Jas. S. Russell, D.D. Principal and Secretary
Rev. J. Alvin Russell A.M. Vice-Principal
Mr. Chas. E. May, Treasurer
Mr. A.H. Turner, Business Manager

To: Miss May E. Yancey
Esmont, Va.
From: J. Alvin Russell, A.M.
Directory of Academy
St. Paul Normal and Industrial School
Lawrenceville, VA.
Postmark: Lawrenceville, VA
JAN 18, 1929
6 30 PM
Esmont, VA
JAN 21, 1929
3 PM

January 18th, 1929

Dear Fellow Teacher;

In view of the rapid world-wide rise in educational standards every teacher will sooner or later be affected, hence it behooves each of us to be ever mindful of the fact and to prepare ourselves for the emergency

Considering the above, therefore, and in the light of the proper education for a changing for a changing civilization, it devolves upon such institutions as St. Paul's at Lawrenceville, Va., to mak it possible that such an opportunity be offered our teachers and at a cost somewhat commensurate with their small income in order to meet the demands. This has now been made possible, I am glad to say.

We therefore, beg to announce a twelve weeks summer quarter here at St. Paul's, First term of six weeks to begin on June 4th, 1929. Our faculty will consist of some of the best prepared men and women of the race, each member being an expert in his field. Full courses will be offered in both High and Normal School work, complete bulletin of which will be ready for mailing not later than Feb. 15th.

We shall be glad to supply a speaker for any of your special educational meetings.

Your friend and co-worker,
J. Alvin Russell
Director.

Published by: Virginia Center for Digital History

Source copy consulted: Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family (MSS 11599), Alderman Library, University of Virginia

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