Item 54: Deed Recorder Blanche Kelso Bruce, 1890-07-03
Item — Item: 54
Collection number: 54
Scope and Contents
Deed signed by Bruce along with biographical information.
Dates
- 1890-07-03
Creator
- Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Blanche Kelso Bruce was born into slavery in Prince Edward County, Virginia and went on to become a politician who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the United States Senate from 1875 to 1881. He was the first elected African-American senator to serve a full term. (Wikipedia)
Extent
From the Collection: 38 Boxes
From the Collection: 6 items
Language
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
On display at the Copeland Museum 2022-09-06
Physical Description
Matted and framed
Dimensions
15.75" X 16"
Repository Details
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu