Modern Languages 2nd Floor - Room 35, Dr. Lodeman.

Title

Modern Languages 2nd Floor - Room 35, Dr. Lodeman.

Description

This image depicts a Modern Languages course being taught by the head of the German and French Languages Department, Dr. August Lodeman. Lodeman was a German immigrant who came to the US in 1867 and he joined the Michigan State Normal School faculty in 1872 after having obtained American citizenship. Regarding his comprehension of languages, Lodeman was noted to have few equals and was considered to be at the front of the ranks in his profession.

Publisher

Gibson Studio

Subject

Black-and-white photography, Women, Professor, College students, Learning

Location

Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti, MI