Normal School at UVA 1880

Normal School at UVA 1880

Education

Normal schools provided training for teachers in the late 1880s and early 1900s. These schools lasted from six weeks to several months and provided a good overview of subjects to be taught in grammar schools. In addition, they provided teachers with the most modern methods for effective teaching.

This photo is labeled "University Normal School: Session 1880, Section No. 2. W. W. Roertson and Supt. V. H. Cabell, Repeaters. Miss Agnes Rouzie, Assistant. Photo by E. A. Perry, Photographer, Charlottesviille, Virginia.

The Normal School a the University of Virginia provided teacher preparation for a vast number of the early educations in the surrounding counties.

In the margin are three names indicating the persons circles in blue pen: Nicie Goodwin (Mrs. Benham), Lina Goodwin (Mrs. Vaden) and Catherine Faunteroy Francisco.

Louisa County Historical Society

Louisa County Historical Society Archives

Louisa County Historical Society

1880

Louisa County Historical Society
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