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Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915) to Anne Abbott

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02087 Author/Creator: Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915) Place Written: Tuskegee, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 April 1892 Pagination: 2 p. 25 x 15 cm Order a Copy

Written on printed stationery of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, as Principal, to Anne Abbott, regarding a fund "to help girls who go as missionary teachers".

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

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