School teachers of the late 1800’s looked sharp in their work attire as witnessed in this photo of grandaunt Julia Drew and her friend Mertie Gracie.
School Teachers of the 1800’s
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This Day in History- Nine-Year-Old Cynthia Ann Parker Kidnapped by Comanches (1836) 19 May 2013Parker was a young girl when Comanches raided Fort Parker—located in what is now Texas—and massacred its inhabitants, capturing her in the process. Raised by her captors, she was adopted into the tribe and went on to bear the last great Comanche chief, Quanah Parker. At first, Quanah led raids on frontier settlements, but after his defeat and surrender, he l […]
- Nine-Year-Old Cynthia Ann Parker Kidnapped by Comanches (1836) 19 May 2013
Well, I couldn’t let Great Aunt Julia (or Grand Aunt–is one more correct than the other?) go without comment, because she and her friend Mertie are so darned cute! So, here’s a “shout-out” to teachers Julia and Mertie, along with a hope that they felt more appreciation for the hard work they did than do many of the teachers of today!