Title Miss Jane A. Terrill Poses With One of Her Classes at Big Creek School
Date of Original Circa 1948-1949
Date of Digital 15 November 2004
Description RENSSELAER, MO - This is the picture of one of the last classes at Big Creek School (Ralls County School #5) and the teacher, Miss Jane A. Terrill.  This school was a one room school house for African American students.  It closed several years later when the schools in Missouri were integrated.  The large building in the background was the former Rensselaer Academy and Church.  The building directly behind the class was the original academy.
Creator Long, Mildred Inlow.
Contributor Polc, David.
Publisher Hannibal Free Public Library (Hannibal, MO)
Subject Terrill, Jane A. (Miss).
Subject African American students -- Missouri -- Rensselaer.
Subject African American educators -- Missouri -- Rensselaer.
Original Format Photograph, black and white, 5 1/2" by 3 1/2", faded on the right third of the photo.
Digital Format jpg
Identifier B7223