Samuel_Jarvis_Peters

Samuel Jarvis Peters

Samuel Jarvis Peters

Louisiana banker and merchant

Not to be confused with Samuel Peters Jarvis.

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]

Sketch of Samuel Jarvis Peters by an unknown artist
Silhouette of Samuel Jarvis Peters by Auguste Edouart

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. [1]
    Bruno, R. Stephanie. "Orleans School Board placing historic buildings, empty lots up for auction". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  2. [2]
    "Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1801-1855 - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  3. [3]
    "Father of New Orleans Public Schools". The Times-Democrat. 1912-07-07. p. 45. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  4. [4]
    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. [5]
    "Merle - Chamber of Commerce". The Times-Picayune. 1837-02-03. p. 3. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  6. [6]
    "A School Named for Samuel J. Peters". The Times-Picayune. 1897-11-28. p. 15. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  7. [7]
    "Israel Meyer Augustine Middle School". opacity.us. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  8. [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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