The Jacksonville Public Library's Digital Collection contains a document that provides a brief history of Matthew W. Gilbert School with a listing of principals from 1927-1973.  A partial list of the first faculty members of the Franklin Street School is also included. Note: Former principals and first faculty of Franklin Street School include Rufus E. Payne, Vincent J. Stewart, Sidney R. Tillinghast, William A. Morris, Maxie E. Wilson, William M. Raines, EuGene J. Butler, Charles F. James, Chester R. Cowart, Nathaniel L. Davis, James E. Thompson, Mrs. Ruth D. Graham, Mrs. Mabelle Williams Oliphant, Mrs. Ruth Vaught Thompson, Mrs. E. Hall, Mrs. Seleta J. Payne, Mrs. Mary Todd McKenzie, Mrs. J.B.F. Williams.  Click below to explore this brief historical document:

Jacksonville Public Library Digital Collection:  History of Matthew Gilbert School, No. 146