Cale, Hugh, 1835-1910
Biographical notes:
African American politician: elected and appointed office holder including treasurer of Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County commissioner and state legislator for Pasquotank County; on Jan. 26, 1891, he introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly House Bill 383 which would establish an institution of higher learning to be called Elizabeth City State Colored Normal School; bill became law on Mar. 3, 1891; an Elizabeth City StateUniversity dormitory, street, and student loan and scholarship funds are named in his honor.
From the description of Hugh Cale papers, 1876-1950 (bulk 1891-190). (Elizabeth City State University). WorldCat record id: 70968598
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Subjects:
- African Americans
Occupations:
- African American legislators
- African American politicians
Places:
- North Carolina--Pasquotank County (as recorded)
- Pasquotank County (N.C.) (as recorded)
- North Carolina (as recorded)
