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Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

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Booker T. Washington, Commemorative Articles and Other Miscellaneous Items

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 2705
Overview

Commemorative articles about Tuskegee Institute and its founder, the educator, Booker T. Washington. Also copies of a few articles by this renowned turn of the century leader of Afro-Americans and a copy of his autobiography, Up From Slavery. Also includes photographs of Washington and his family and facsimiles of his passport application and death certificate. This material reflects Washington's philosophy of economic self help for African-Americans.

Dates: 1881-1981

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  • Subject: Political patronage - WV. X