Cale, Hugh, 1835-1910

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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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creatorOf Cale, Hugh, 1835-1910. Hugh Cale papers, 1876-1950 (bulk 1891-190). Elizabeth City State University, G.R. Little Library
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North Carolina--Pasquotank County
Pasquotank County (N.C.)
North Carolina
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African Americans
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African American legislators
African American politicians
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Birth 1835

Death 1910

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