Anna J. Cooper papers, 1881-1958.

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Anna J. Cooper papers, 1881-1958.

Contains chiefly writings by Cooper, including news articles, speeches, poems, pamphlets, books, galley proofs, drafts, and research material for her book, "The Life and Writings of the Grimke Family" (1951); together with correspondence, memorabilia, autograph album (1883-1889), and material relating to Frelinghuysen University, Washington, D.C., of which she was president from 1930 to 1941, including correspondence, programs, legal documents, and an account book (1921-1929) from the School of Law. Correspondents include Félix Klein. Other persons represented include Charles Jelavich.

4 linear ft.

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Cooper, Anna J. (Anna Julia), 1858-1964

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Anna Julia Haywood Cooper (August 10, 1858 – February 27, 1964) was an American author, educator, sociologist, speaker, Black Liberation activist, and one of the most prominent African-American scholars in United States history. Born into slavery in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1858, Cooper followed the path of many African Americans as she grasped hold of opportunities for an education through the Freedmen’s Bureau after emancipation. Cooper worked her way through St. Augustine’s Normal School...

Frelinghuysen University (Washington, D.C.)

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Jelavich, Charles

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Klein, Félix, 1862-1953.

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French priest, translator of Rev. Walter Elliott's Life of Father Hecker (1896), which figured prominently in the Americanist controversy. From the description of Papers, 1889-1925 bulk (1897-1904). (University of Notre Dame). WorldCat record id: 24644170 ...

Grimké family.

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