Michael M Greenburg

(Author)

This Noble Woman, 22: Myrtilla Miner and Her Fight to Establish a School for African American Girls in the Slaveholding SouthHardcover, 1 August 2018

This Noble Woman, 22: Myrtilla Miner and Her Fight to Establish a School for African American Girls in the Slaveholding South
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Reading Age
Ages: 12-17
Grade Levels
7-12
Part of Series
Women of Action
Print Length
224 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Date Published
1 Aug 2018
ISBN-10
0912777095
ISBN-13
9780912777092

Description

Frederick Douglass dismissed Myrtilla's plan to open a school for African American girls in the slaveholding South as "reckless, almost to the point of madness." But Myrtilla Miner, the daughter of poor white farmers in Madison County, New York, was relentless. Fueled by an unyielding feminist conviction, and against a tide of hostility, on December 3, 1851, the fiery educator and abolitionist opened the School for Colored Girls--the only school in Washington, DC, dedicated to training African American students to be teachers.
Although often in poor health, Myrtilla was a fierce advocate for her school, fending off numerous attacks, including stonings, arson, and physical threats, and discouraging local "rowdies" by brandishing her revolver with open displays of target practice. The school would gradually gain national fame and stimulate a nationwide debate on the education of black people. Myrtilla's School for Colored Girls would slowly flourish through the years, and its mission exists even today through the University of the District of Columbia. This Noble Woman is the first modern biography of Myrtilla Miner for young adults, and includes historic photos, source notes, a bibliography, and a list of resources for further exploration.

Product Details

Audience:
Ages: 12-17
Author:
Michael M Greenburg
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
1 August 2018
Dimensions:
21.84 x 13.72 x 2.29 cm
Educational Level:
Grade Levels: 7-12
Genre:
African American
ISBN-10:
0912777095
ISBN-13:
9780912777092
Language:
English
Pages:
224
Weight:
417.3 gm

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