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Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

 Person

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Bessie M. Foster Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-123
Scope and Contents Donated by Ms. Bessie M. Foster, the pictures have been held by her family for many years. There’s a remarkable story behind Valdosta State University’s portrait of Tuskegee Institute founder Dr. Booker T. Washington. The passage of the portrait from Tuskegee Institute to Valdosta State University nearly a hundred years later is a tale of a rural African-American family’s embrace of Washington’s philosophy of self-improvement and achievement. The story – and the picture – come to us from...
Dates: Acquired: 2013-01-24

Item 2: Booker T. Washington Letter, 1901-02-05

 Item — Item 2
Collection number: 2
Scope and Contents

Letter written by Washington to Dr. Orison Swett-Marden, editor of "Success" in New York declining an invitation to submit a writing for publication. Also featured are a photograph of Washington and a brief biographical description.

Dates: 1901-02-05

Item 42: Booker T. Washington Letter, 1897-12-02

 Item — Item 42
Collection number: 42
Scope and Contents

Short letter written and signed by Booker T. Washington, alongside a photo and description.

Dates: 1897-12-02

Item 43: Booker T. Washington Signed Letter, 1905-10-13

 Item — Item 43
Collection number: 43
Scope and Contents

Letter written on paper with Tuskegee Institute letterhead, signed by Washington. Also inclded in the frame are a photo of Washington and a brief biography.

Dates: 1905-10-13

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