LETTERHEAD-TUSKEGEE NORMAL & INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL–BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PRINCI
Plain Jane 1 LETTERHEAD - TUSKEGEE NORMAL & INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL – BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PRINCIPAL DESCRIPTION Letterhead, 11 x 8 ½ Ca 1890. The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School, Tuskegee, Ala. Booker T. Washington Principal. The school was founded on July 4, 1881, as the Tuskegee Normal School for Colored Teachers. This was a result of an agreement made during the 1880 elections in Macon County between a former Confederate Colonel, W.F. Foster, who was a candidate for re-election to the Alabama Senate, and a local black Leader, Lewis Adams ( Adams job was to persuade the black constituents to vote for Foster, then Foster, if elected, would push the state of Alabama to establish a school for black people in the county. At the time the majority of Macon County population was black, so black constituents had political power). In 1881 Booker T. Washington became the newly hired principal in Tuskegee, Booker T. Washington began classes for his new school in a rundown church and shanty. The following year (1882), he purchased a former plantation of 100 acres in size. Original vertical fold lines, some minor use and wear, o/w Fine condition (see scan). Domestic post will be $4.70 Thank you for your interest in the item. TERMS AND CONDITIONS All merchandise is unconditionally guaranteed as to originality and description. Payment is to be received within 3 days after notification. Due to several factors, we ship to U.S. and Canada only. Items are usually sent within 1-2 days upon payment. In most cases, the most cost efficient means of shipping will be offered. Books are generally sent USPS media mail.
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| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
Plain Jane 1 LETTERHEAD – TUSKEGEE NORMAL & INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL – BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PRINCIPAL DESCRIPTION Letterhead, 11 x 8 ½ Ca 1890. The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School, Tuskegee, Ala. Booker T. Washington Principal. The school was founded on July 4, 1881, as the Tuskegee Normal School for Colored Teachers. This was a result of an agreement made during the 1880 elections in Macon County between a former Confederate Colonel, W.F. Foster, who was a candidate for re-election to the Alabama Senate, and a local black Leader, Lewis Adams ( Adams job was to persuade the black constituents to vote for Foster, then Foster, if elected, would push the state of Alabama to establish a school for black people in the county. At the time the majority of Macon County population was black, so black constituents had political power). In 1881 Booker T. Washington became the newly hired principal in Tuskegee, Booker T. Washington began classes for his new school in a rundown church and shanty. The following year (1882), he purchased a former plantation of 100 acres in size. Original vertical fold lines, some minor use and wear, o/w Fine condition (see scan). Domestic post will be $4.70 Thank you for your interest in the item. TERMS AND CONDITIONS All merchandise is unconditionally guaranteed as to originality and description. Payment is to be received within 3 days after notification. Due to several factors, we ship to U.S. and Canada only. Items are usually sent within 1-2 days upon payment. In most cases, the most cost efficient means of shipping will be offered. Books are generally sent USPS media mail.
