Category Archives: Hallowell

Sarah A. Gray

Posted on September 9, 2021 by cmb12

Behind the scenes of the article titled, “Sarah A. Gray: Principal of Hallowell School.” Sarah A. Gray was one of two people that Parker-Gray School was named after. She was a remarkable woman who was educated as well as a … Continue reading →

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Beating The Odds: Patrick H. Lumpkins

Posted on November 21, 2019 by cmb12

Patrick H. Lumpkins had beaten the odds, he had a disability due to slavery but he excelled after the civil war. Besides being a teacher and a music director, he raised a family. His daughter, Helen Lumpkins Robinson Day, became … Continue reading →

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Ellen Elizabeth Carter-Goods – A Special Teacher

Posted on September 13, 2018 by cmb12

Behind the scene of the Alexandria Gazette’s story on Ellen Carter-Goods dated September 12, 2018. Ellen Elizabeth Carter was born on September 21, 1907 in her parents’ home at 614 South Washington Street. Her parents were Douglas Robinson Carter and … Continue reading →

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Miss Laura Missouri Dorsey

Posted on January 10, 2018 by cmb12

Behind the Alexandria Gazette story on Laura Missouri Dorsey dated January 11 – 17, 2018. Several years ago, I visited and interviewed Miss Laura Missouri Dorsey’s second cousin, Mrs. Fayrene Lyles-Richardson in Maryland. In talking with Fayrene, she shared many … Continue reading →

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