James A. Whitted Portrait

Freedman and educator. Born an enslaved person in Orange County, James A. Whitted was principal of Durham's first public school for African American children, established in 1887, and namesake of the former Whitted School on Umstead Street., Item description, identifier (if applicable), Box and Folder information. Durham historical photograph collection (NCC.0055). North Carolina Collection, Durham County Library, NC.
Abstract/Description: Freedman and educator. Born an enslaved person in Orange County, James A. Whitted was principal of Durham's first public school for African American children, established in 1887, and namesake of the former Whitted School on Umstead Street.
Subject(s): Durham County (N.C.)
Date Created: 1880s
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