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What St Joseph School is this?

St. Joseph's Catholic Church and school was at 709 North First Street. The church was established around 1884 as the first Catholic church for people of color in the South. The school began in 1910 as as the Van de Vyver Institute. The Catholic Diocese closed both the church and school in 1969 as part of an initiative to integrate Catholic churches and schools. All of the buildings except the convent were torn down; the convent is now a halfway house (Sean House). The original church bell has been preserved as part of a small park commemorating the church and school at the site.

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called School group portrait, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Boy, cadet, on front row right is Bobby Ennis, behind him in second row to his right is girl Betty Cope. First boy in second row is Crisp Farmer. Fifth in front row is a girl named Carol ?

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called School group portrait, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Did you know that William Fox School is having a centennial celebration on November 6, 2011 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the school. Come one, come all! For more info www.WilliamFox100@gmail.com

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