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Photograph of J. Andrew Simmons, undated

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

"After delivering a speech the Charleston city school board critical of race relations, Simmons resigned in 1932 to head Booker T. Washington High School in Columbia, where he led the fight for equalization of teacher's salaries. Holds 5x7 black and white images. Photograph notes Simmons as the principal of Booker T. Washington High School, Columbia, SC. Includes "photograph documentation" form.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 15.25 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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