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Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1856 April 5 - 1915 November 14

Gender

  • male

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Languages Used

  • English

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

South Carolina Rosenwald Schools collection

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1152
Abstract The Rosenwald Schools Initiative was founded by Tuskegee Institute founder, Booker T. Washington and Sears and Roebuck Co. president, Julius Rosenwald in 1912. Washington saw the need to build schools for African Americans, particularly in rural areas across the South and Rosenwald was looking for a charitable opportunity to support and expressed interest in the plight of the Black community. Although Washington passed away in late 1915, the Rosenwald Fund went on to support the creation of...
Dates: 1912-2005, undated