Letter to Senator Gibbons (from?) Written at the Hotel Bristol in Paris

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The author of this letter discusses Southern education with Senator Gibbons. He primarily talks about two foundations, Mr. Peabody's and Tulane's. Peabody's foundation focus on the children of the Free Commerce Schools and the normal schools to provide competent teachers. Tulane's looks towards aiding higher educations for the young men of Louisiana.

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Letter to Senator Gibbons (from?) Written at the Hotel Bristol in Paris

Date Created

1882-10-04

Description

The author of this letter discusses Southern education with Senator Gibbons. He primarily talks about two foundations, Mr. Peabody's and Tulane's. Peabody's foundation focus on the children of the Free Commerce Schools and the normal schools to provide competent teachers. Tulane's looks towards aiding higher educations for the young men of Louisiana.

Topical Subject(s)

Correspondence
Tulane, Paul, 1801-1887
Education
Philanthropy

Geographical Subject(s)

Paris (France)

Publisher

Tulane University Digital Library

Language

eng

Extent

8 pages

Type of Resource

text

Source

Paul Tulane collection, Manuscripts Collection 49, Box 1, Louisiana Research Collection, Tulane University

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http://specialcollections.tulane.edu/archon/index.php?p=collections/cont...

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