Samuel Jarvis Peters Explained

Samuel Jarvis Peters should not be confused with Samuel Peters Jarvis.

Samuel Jarvis Peters (July 180111 August 1855) was an American businessman and education activist. 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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: R. Stephanie . Bruno. Orleans School Board placing historic buildings, empty lots up for auction. 2021-05-06. NOLA.com. en.
2. Web site: Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1801-1855 - Social Networks and Archival Context. 2021-05-06. snaccooperative.org.
3. News: 1912-07-07. Father of New Orleans Public Schools. 45. The Times-Democrat. 2021-05-06.
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. 10.31390/gradschool_disstheses.4151 . 113616737 . free.
5. News: 1837-02-03. Merle - Chamber of Commerce. 3. The Times-Picayune. 2021-05-06.
6. News: 1897-11-28. A School Named for Samuel J. Peters. 15. The Times-Picayune. 2021-05-06.
7. Web site: Israel Meyer Augustine Middle School. 2021-05-06. opacity.us. en-US.
8. Web site: New Orleans' Israel Augustine Meyer [sic] Middle School Waits to Be Saved ]. 2021-05-06. National Trust for Historic Preservation. en-US.