The historical time line comes from the following source:
Frederick Douglass P.S. 139: A Citadel of Inspiration, It's Aura & Impact:
A Story of a Harlem School (Tapestry Press Ltd., 2005)
Author: Dr. Lionel E. McMurren
Lionel Edison McMurren, after serving in the New York City School System for 32 years, began researching material to write his book.
Especially noteworthy is the fact that Dr. McMurren, among several other alumni who after completing their college education, returned to Douglass to teach. He then became Dean, Career Guidance Advisor, Guidance Counselor, Elementary School Assistant Principal and then Junior High School Principal of the relocated Frederick Douglass Intermediate school 10 in 1969 for 13 years.
For those of you who attended Douglass 139, this book contains many memorable moments you can definitely identify with.
You can purchase the book by writing to:
L.E.M. Enterprises
4992 Trestle Court
Sarasota, FL. 34238
or call: 941-922-2710
You can review the book at the Schomburg Library and Research Center, 103 West 135th Street, Harlem NY
Call number: Sca 06-547 (Book Title: Frederick Douglass P.S. 139) Date/Vol. 2005
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Good words.
Serendipity! I found this website that brought back warm memories. My father, Mr. B.N. Roberts, was recruited to the Douglass faculty in 1946 to teach Countee Cullen's poetry and English classes following Cullen's death. Dad taught there and at IS 10 proudly for over 20 years. He also ran the after-school recreation program. I recall as a child accompanying him to 139 where he always exhorted his students with "Men!" before addressing the matters at hand. Pride and erect posture promptly replaced any tomfoolery when students heard that exhortation. Kudos to you alums for keeping alive the spirit that your 139 experience instilled in you. Fraternally, Richard W. Roberts, United States District Judge (Ret.), District of Columbia, January 16, 2017. Email: richardroberts@starpower.net
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