Stephanie and Prince went to school together. They first met in 1967 at John Hay Elementary School. Thanks to her mother's excellent record keeping and Stephanie's careful preservation, we have a window into childhood and school days and can instantly recognise Prince's beautiful cursive script and suggestions of the songwriter he would become.
Stephanie Carlson. Classmate. Neighbor. Friend. Admirer.
Curator's Note: Stephanie convened her school friends for the People's Museum and organized a small reunion of classmates of Prince for a special day at the People's Museum. We started with a tour of Prince's North Minneapolis, then welcomed the community for an afternoon of story sharing. For more:Way Back Home blog
