Martha Schofield, pioneer Negro educator by Matilda A. Evans

"Martha Schofield, Pioneer Negro Educator" by Matilda A. Evans is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and contributions of Martha Schofield, an influential educator integral to the upliftment of African Americans during the Reconstruction period in South Carolina. The narrative explores her unwavering dedication to education amidst the harsh realities of racial oppression and societal challenges following the Civil War. At the start of the book, the author introduces readers to a tense moment as a woman named Laura Duncan, an escaped slave, seeks refuge in the Schofield home while pursued by bloodhounds and angry men. The scene highlights not only the peril faced by those seeking freedom but also sets the tone for the compassionate activism embodied by the Schofield family. Mrs. Schofield's efforts to console Laura and assist her escape illustrate the moral complexities and dangers of the time. This opening serves as a powerful prelude to Martha Schofield's own journey, which is marked by her commitment to educating newly freed African Americans and her tireless work against the injustices of slavery and racism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Evans, Matilda A.
Title Martha Schofield, pioneer Negro educator
Historical and philosophical review of reconstruction period of South Carolina
Original Publication United States: DuPre Printing Co,1916.
Credits Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject African Americans -- Education
Subject African American educators -- Biography
Subject Schofield, Martha, 1839-1916
Subject Education -- South Carolina
Subject Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- South Carolina
Category Text
eBook-No. 68234
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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