Class in Literature Second Floor - Room 42.

Title

Class in Literature Second Floor - Room 42.

Description

This image depicts a Literature class being led by the woman standing at the front of the room, who is likely Lois McMahon. On the chalkboard, there is a quote by British essayist Thomas Carlyle that reads, “Literature is the thought of thinking souls.” The full literature course extends through four semesters, each semester being devoted to one subject. The four subjects that are covered in the Literature course are: English Literature, American Literature, Old and Middle English, and Masterpiece Study.

Publisher

Gibson Studio

Subject

Black-and-white photography, Professor, College students, Men, Women, Women teachers

Location

Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti, MI