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Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Copeland African American Museum Collection

 Collection
Collection number: UA -9-10
Scope and Contents In 1989, Roy Copeland informed his wife, Cheryl, that he did not wish to select a gift for Christmas. Rather than doing this she decided to surprise him! For Christmas that year, she presented him with a seasonally wrapped box. Inside the box, to his surprise, was a set of autographed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves. This expression of love for her husband, led to a labor of love from that Christmas forward. Each year, Cheryl selected a unique piece of memorabilia for Roy. He then parlayed those...
Dates: 2021-07-13

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