Samuel Jarvis Peters

Not to be confused with Samuel Peters Jarvis.
Sketch of Samuel Jarvis Peters by an unknown artist
Silhouette of Samuel Jarvis Peters by Auguste Edouart

Samuel Jarvis Peters (July 1801 – 11 August 1855) was an American businessman and education activist.[1] He is notable for his support of public education in New Orleans.[1][2] The Times-Democrat described him as the "Father of New Orleans Public Schools".[3]

Peters arrived in New Orleans in 1821, and made his fortune in groceries.[4] He later became the president of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce.[4][5]

A public school was named for him in 1897.[6] The school was later renamed as Commercial High School,[7] and subsequently for Israel Meyer Augustine, Jr.[8] The school was closed in 2005.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Bruno, R. Stephanie. "Orleans School Board placing historic buildings, empty lots up for auction". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  2. ^ "Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1801-1855 - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  3. ^ "Father of New Orleans Public Schools". The Times-Democrat. 1912-07-07. p. 45. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  4. ^ a b Redard, Thomas E. (1985). "The Port of New Orleans: an Economic History,1821-1860. (Volumes I and II) (Trade, Commerce,Slaves, Louisiana)". LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses: 35,88. doi:10.31390/gradschool_disstheses.4151. S2CID 113616737.
  5. ^ "Merle - Chamber of Commerce". The Times-Picayune. 1837-02-03. p. 3. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  6. ^ "A School Named for Samuel J. Peters". The Times-Picayune. 1897-11-28. p. 15. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  7. ^ a b "Israel Meyer Augustine Middle School". opacity.us. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  8. ^ "New Orleans' Israel Augustine Meyer [sic] Middle School Waits to Be Saved". National Trust for Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2021-05-06.


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