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]
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]
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]
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]