Book and pamphlet collection, [17--]-[195-].

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Book and pamphlet collection, [17--]-[195-].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70972031

Collection of donated books and other publications on various subjects, many of which are rare and out-of-print African American publications.

ca. 10 linear ft.

Cheyney University, L. P. Hill Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8061316

Cheyney University, L. P. Hill Library

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania had its beginning in the $10,000 bequest of Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys, for the establishment of a school for the education of African Americans; African Institute was founded in 1837 and name changed to Institute for Colored Youth; opened in 1840 with five male students; in 1902 the school moved from Philadelphia to the farm of George Cheyney, 25 miles west of Philadelphia; after being administered by a Quaker Board of Managers for 85 years, the s...