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Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 [To the editor of the Independent]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04466.01 Author/Creator: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 Place Written: Tuskegee, Alabama Type: Typed letter signed Date: February 3, 1909 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 27.8 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

Washington, founder and principal of the Tuskegee Institute, expresses appreciation for any reference made within the Independent regarding an upcoming meeting of the Tuskegee Negro Conference, held at the Tuskegee Institute. Does not note the name of the editor. Written on Tuskegee Institute stationery.

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

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