Plato Family Papers 1924-1967 Papers.

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Plato Family Papers 1924-1967 Papers.

Papers from Samuel Plato's business as an architect and personal letters from members of his family in Alabama and his accountant. Letter continue after his death with correspondence with his widow Elnora. Plato was an African American architect who designed buildings such as Post Offices and churches in many parts of the country.

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