Booker T. Washington photograph

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred citation:

MSS 16446 Booker T. Washington photograph, box number, folder number, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.03 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

MSS 16446 Booker T. Washington photograph, box number, folder number, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The Booker T. Washington photograph (1902; 0.03 cubic foot) documents Washington wearing a cap and gown.

Biographical / historical:

Booker T. Washington (1859-1915) was a preeminent U.S. educator and public figure--one of the most prominent figures in turn-of-the-century efforts for racial equality. Washington founded present-day Tuskegee University, wrote multiple books and advised multiple presidents, and emphasized the development of African-Americans' vocational skills over academics and civil rights.

Source: Encyclopedia Britannica

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