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Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 Page of notes, probably for a speech: "Cast down your bucket where you are..."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07805 Author/Creator: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1895 ca. Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26.2 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

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