Cooper, William Arthur, b. 1895

William Arthur Cooper, black preacher, lawyer, and artist, painted the portraits of Negro field hands, domestic servants, children, religious and civic leaders and business executives. As a member of the North Carolina Interracial Commission, Cooper made a "good will" tour to colleges and universities in North Carolina where he exhibited his portraits and lectures on art and black culture.

From the description of William Arthur Cooper papers, 1918-1941. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81618024

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