Schofield Normal and Industrial School (Aiken, S.C.)

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Originally a school for freedmen, founded in 1868 by Martha Schofield (1839-1916), a Pennsylvania Quaker; initially provided education for freed slaves; gradually evolved into boarding school for training young African Americans in industrial trades or to become teachers; absorbed into public school system of Aiken County, S.C., in 1952.

From the description of Records, 1883 - 1945 [microform]. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 76823766

Founded in 1868 by Martha Schofield (1839-1916), a Pennsylvania Quaker; initially provided education for freed slaves; gradually evolved into boarding school for training young blacks in industrial trades or to become teachers; absorbed into public school system in 1952.

From the description of Records, 1870-1957. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 26888460

Founded, 1868, in Aiken, S.C., by Martha Schofield (1839-1916), a Hicksite Quaker teacher from Pennsylvania; initially provided education for freed slaves; gradually evolved into boarding school for training young African Americans in industrial trades or to become teachers; absorbed into public school system in 1952.

Martha Fell Schofield was born Feb. 1, 1839, near Newtown (Bucks County, Pa.). She was the daughter of Oliver W. Schofield and Mary (Jackson) Schofield. Both of her parents were involved in reform activities, including abolition, temperance, women's rights, and education. She died Feb. 1, 1916.

From the description of Schofield Normal and Industrial School collection, 1857-1986. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 40096596

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