Mather School (Beaufort, S.C.)

Hide Profile

Mather Industrial School was founded in 1867 by Rachel Crane Mather, who was commissioned by the American Mission Society to establish a school for Negroes near Beaufort, S.C. The grade 8 through 12 boarding school for Negro girls; later named Mather School; Woman's American Baptist Home Mission Society began assisting the school in 1887; closed in 1968 when it merged with Benedict College.

From the description of Mather School records, 1892-1969. (Benedict College). WorldCat record id: 70967566

Archival Resources

Corporate Body

Active 1892

Active 1969

Information

Permalink: http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63v7qb6

Ark ID: w63v7qb6

SNAC ID: 13685680