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Frazelia Campbell
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| Born | March 18, 1849 |
| Died | November 5, 1930 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Classicist Teacher |
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| Institutions | Allen University |
Frazelia Campbell (born March 18, 1849 – died October 5, 1930) was an American teacher and scholar. She studied ancient languages and cultures, like Latin and Ancient Greek. She was honored in an exhibition called "12 Black Classicists" for her important work in education.
Early Life
Frazelia Campbell was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 18, 1849. Her parents were Frederick and Julia Swartz Campbell.
Her Education
Campbell went to school at the Institute for Colored Youth (ICY) in Philadelphia. She graduated in 1867. This school was started in 1839 by a group called the Society of Friends. They taught subjects like Latin and Ancient Greek, which are called a classical curriculum.
Campbell was likely taught by Fanny Jackson Coppin. Fanny Jackson Coppin was a strong supporter of education for women. She taught Greek, Latin, and Math at the Institute from 1865. She later became the school's Principal.
While at the Institute, Frazelia Campbell gave talks. In 1865, she spoke about "The Worth of Books." In 1866, her talk was called "Sic Itur ad Astra," which means "Thus one goes to the stars" in Latin. In 1868, she shared an essay about the Roman poet Virgil. She continued her learning by attending a summer school at the University of Pennsylvania in 1908.
Her Career as a Teacher
After finishing school, Campbell started teaching at the Institute for Colored Youth. She taught Latin, German, and Spanish. In 1876, she became the head of the women's department. She also became the principal of the Girls' High School at the Institute that same year.
In 1902, the Institute for Colored Youth stopped offering academic classes. Campbell then moved to Columbia, South Carolina. She began teaching at Allen University. This university was founded to help African American people get an education.
At both the Institute and Allen University, she wrote articles. These articles were about classical studies and education. They were published in the African Methodist Episcopal Church Review. Campbell taught Latin, German, and Spanish at Allen University until at least 1912. After that, she returned to Philadelphia.
Later Life and Legacy
Campbell stayed in Philadelphia and passed away at her home on October 5, 1930. She was 81 years old. She is buried in the Eden Cemetery. This cemetery was created in 1902 for Black people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Frazelia Campbell is remembered as an important scholar. She is one of only two women featured in the "12 Black Classicists" exhibition. This exhibition celebrates the contributions of African Americans to classical education. She was also recognized in a 19th-century book about notable Black women by Lawson Andrew Scruggs.
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