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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

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)