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One-room schoolhouse at Breathitt County, Kentucky. Photograph, 1940, by Marion Post Wolcott
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One-room schoolhouse at Breathitt County, Kentucky. Photograph, 1940, by Marion Post Wolcott
ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE.
One-room schoolhouse at Breathitt County, Kentucky. Photograph, 1940, by Marion Post Wolcott
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1940 Blackboard Child Classroom Country Education Farm Security Administration Grammar School Great Depression Lesson Literacy Marion New Deal One Room School House One Room Schoolhouse Post Pupil Schoolboy Schoolgirl Schoolmaster Teach Wolcott Southeast
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This photograph, taken in 1940 by Marion Post Wolcott, transports us to a simpler time in rural America. The image showcases a one-room schoolhouse nestled in the picturesque Breathitt County, Kentucky. As we peer into the classroom's interior, we witness an intimate scene of daily life during the Great Depression era. The room is filled with eager young minds from different backgrounds, gathered together for their education. A dedicated schoolmaster stands at the front of the class, imparting knowledge upon his attentive pupils. The blackboard behind him displays lessons and perhaps some scribbles from previous teachings. In this humble setting, literacy becomes a bridge to brighter futures for these children growing up on farms in southeastern America. It is evident that education was highly valued even amidst challenging times. Marion Post Wolcott's photograph captures not only the physical aspects of this one-room schoolhouse but also its symbolic significance as a beacon of hope and opportunity for generations to come. This image serves as a reminder of how far our educational system has evolved since then while honoring the resilience and determination displayed by those who sought knowledge against all odds. As we reflect on this piece of history frozen in time, let it inspire us to cherish our own educational opportunities and appreciate those who have paved the way for progress through initiatives like Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and Farm Security Administration (FSA).
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