Races, Negroes: United States. Alabama. Tuskegee. Tuskegee Institute: Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro. Training for Commercial and Industrial Employment. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama: Brick Yard. 1902

Editor: This photograph, titled "Tuskegee Institute: Brick Yard," shows men working at a brickyard. I am struck by the depiction of labor, the repetitive actions involved in bricklaying, and the overall mood of industriousness. What can you tell me about this image? Curator: Notice how the photograph frames the workers not as individuals, but as a collective engaged in production. The repetitive task of bricklaying emphasizes the industrial process and the material conditions of their labor. The image highlights the intersection of labor, race, and the socio-economic context of the Tuskegee Institute. What does this image tell us about the relationship between education and industry at the time? Editor: It's eye-opening to consider the brickyard as a means of production and education, offering practical skills alongside academic learning. Thank you for pointing that out! Curator: Indeed. By examining the materiality of the bricks and the labor involved, we gain insight into the complex social dynamics at play.