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African-American School in Henderson KY, 1916

African-American School in Kentucky, 1916 by Lewis Hine (LOC) Original title: Colored School at Anthoston. Census 27, enrollment 12, attendance 7. Teacher expects 19 to be enrolled after work is over. "Tobacco keeps them out and they are short of hands." Ages of those present: 13 years = 1, 10 years = 2, 8 years = 2, 7 years = 1, 5 years = 1. Location: Henderson County, Kentucky /Lewis W. Hine.

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