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Lot #449
Booker T. Washington

Soliciting donations for the Tuskegee Institute

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Soliciting donations for the Tuskegee Institute

African-American educator and activist (1856–1915) who emerged as one of the most prominent and influential civil rights figures of his time. LS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, January 15, 1907. Washington writes to Mrs. Henry Glover requesting a donation. In part: “The students pay their own board partly in cash and partly in labor, but are unable to pay the tuition in addition which is Fifty Dollars a year for each one. We shall be glad of any amount however small, towards this expense. Our endowment is not yet sufficient to enable us to pay the expenses without asking for help.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a couple lightly affecting signature, and some mild wrinkles. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #338 - Ended October 15, 2008