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... Prominent among the pioneers in such work were Mrs. Joseph- ine St. Pierre Ruffin , of Boston , and Mrs. John T. Cook , of Washington , D. C. No one can record exactly how much has been accomplished by these organizations ; in fact ...
... Prominent among the pioneers in such work were Mrs. Joseph- ine St. Pierre Ruffin , of Boston , and Mrs. John T. Cook , of Washington , D. C. No one can record exactly how much has been accomplished by these organizations ; in fact ...
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... prominence . Not only has Spelman sent to Africa several of her daughters from this country , the first one being Nora Gor- don in 1889 ; she has also educated several who have come to her from Africa , the first being Lena Clark , and ...
... prominence . Not only has Spelman sent to Africa several of her daughters from this country , the first one being Nora Gor- don in 1889 ; she has also educated several who have come to her from Africa , the first being Lena Clark , and ...
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... prominent . In 1899 she pro- duced The Goodness of St. Rocque , and other stories , and since then has continued her good work in various ways . The whole field of literature is a wide one , one natu- rally appealing to many of the ...
... prominent . In 1899 she pro- duced The Goodness of St. Rocque , and other stories , and since then has continued her good work in various ways . The whole field of literature is a wide one , one natu- rally appealing to many of the ...
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... prominence in 1851 . This artist , born in Mississippi , was taken to Philadelphia and there cared for by a Quaker lady . The young woman did not soon reveal her gift to her friend , thinking that it might be frowned upon as something ...
... prominence in 1851 . This artist , born in Mississippi , was taken to Philadelphia and there cared for by a Quaker lady . The young woman did not soon reveal her gift to her friend , thinking that it might be frowned upon as something ...
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... prominent as a concert soprano , has recently given her time most largely to the work of teaching and showing the capabilities of the Negro voice . Possessed of a splendid musical temperament , she has enjoyed the benefit of three years ...
... prominent as a concert soprano , has recently given her time most largely to the work of teaching and showing the capabilities of the Negro voice . Possessed of a splendid musical temperament , she has enjoyed the benefit of three years ...
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