Helen Adele Johnson Whiting papers, 1929-1982 (bulk 1929-1950).

Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938

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James Weldon Johnson was a publisher, educator, lawyer, composer, artist, diplomat, and civil rights leader. Together with his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, he wrote the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing", which came to be known as the "Negro National Anthem", as well as a large number of popular songs for the musical stage of the early twentieth century. Johnson also served as consul of the United States to Venezuela and Nicaragua. He wrote several books and served as editor of the New York Age. ...

National Conference on the Fundamental Problems in the Education of Negroes.

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Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963

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W. E. B. Du Bois was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, writer and editor. Educated at Fisk University, he did graduate work at the University of Berlin and Harvard, where he was the first African American to earn a doctorate. Du Bois became a professor of history, sociology and economics at Atlanta University. Due to his contributions in the African-American community he was seen as a member of a Black elite that supported some aspects ...

White House Conference on Child Health and Protection

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Whiting, Helen Adele Johnson, 1885-1929.

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Helen Adele Johnson Whiting (1885-1959), pioneer in elementary progressive education, member of the White House Council on Child Health and Protection and the National Conference on the Fundamental Problems in the Education of Negroes. She also wrote several books and articles for black teachers and children. From the description of Helen Adele Johnson Whiting papers, 1929-1982 (bulk 1929-1950). (Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System). WorldCat record id: 38476758 ...

Hope, John, 1868-1936

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John Hope (1868-1936), fifth president of Atlanta University, born in Augusta, Georgia. From the description of John Hope papers, 1929-1936. (Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc.). WorldCat record id: 38477492 ...

United States., Department of the Intérior

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The Alaska Public Works Program was authorized during the 81st Congress through the Alaska Public Works Act, Public Law 264. The Act authorized the General Services Administration to construct public works in Alaska, at a total cost of $70 million, then to sell them to the Territory of Alaska or other public bodies in Alaska at a purchase price that would recover approximately 50% of the total estimated cost. The authority, set to expire June 30, 1955, was extended to June 30, 1959. The program ...

Caliver, Ambrose, 1894-1962

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African American educator and administrator at Fisk University, and civil servant at the U.S. Office of Education. From the description of Papers, 1915-1959. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70941368 African American educator and administrator at Fisk University; civil servant at the U.S. Office of Education. From the description of Ambrose Caliver collection, 1912-1938. (Fisk University). WorldCat record id: 231347377 ...