Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
CA-006-001-021: Valdosta Project Change, Scrapbook, March 1999, March 1999
Item
Collection number: CA-006-001-021
Scope and Contents
3/1- Black lawmakers gaining ground: Many see themselves becoming ‘equal players’- Associated Press; Article discusses the interest shift of black legislators from issues such affirmative action and welfare reform to key issues such as education, health care, economic development, and transportation. Article discusses the increase in black representation in government decision making. Highlights Senate Mahority Leader Charles Walker, who at the time held the highest post a black lawmaker has...
Dates:
March 1999
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