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Portrait of Prudence Crandall

1803–1890

Prudence Crandall

Opened school for Black girls

Prudence Crandall admitted Black students to her Canterbury school in 1830s Connecticut and faced prosecution and mob violence for doing so.

Biography

Prudence Crandall admitted Black students to her Canterbury school in 1830s Connecticut and faced prosecution and mob violence for doing so.