Booker T. Washington birthplace


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Other Identifiers:
dams:165140 and MSS1218_B071_I265
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 71
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Creator:
Elkins, Charles.
Date Created:
April 5, 1856
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.77 x 05.74 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Booker T. Washington birthplace; Verso: Booker T. Washington birthplace, Born the son of a Negro slave in a cabin at Hales Ford, Franklin County, Virginia on April 5, 1856 at a site now restored as a national monument and state park. Washington worked his way through Hampton Institute and later organized Tuskegee in Alabama. He became the foremost advocate of Negro industrial education, photo by Charles Elkins, K, 151180, Published by Valley Views, Bridgewater, Va., 22812, Place stamp here, Post Card, Address
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Log cabins.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Franklin County (Va.)
Keywords:
Places, Virginia
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Creator:
Elkins, Charles.
Date Created:
April 5, 1856
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.77 x 05.74 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: Booker T. Washington birthplace; Verso: Booker T. Washington birthplace, Born the son of a Negro slave in a cabin at Hales Ford, Franklin County, Virginia on April 5, 1856 at a site now restored as a national monument and state park. Washington worked his way through Hampton Institute and later organized Tuskegee in Alabama. He became the foremost advocate of Negro industrial education, photo by Charles Elkins, K, 151180, Published by Valley Views, Bridgewater, Va., 22812, Place stamp here, Post Card, Address
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Log cabins.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Franklin County (Va.)
Keywords:
Places, Virginia
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:165140 and MSS1218_B071_I265
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 71
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu