$125
A collection from Booker T. Washington's estate comprising of three books authored by him "A New Negro for A New Century" published in 1900, "The Future of The American Negro" published in 1907, and "The Negro Caravan" published in 1943 for which Washington is a contributor; and a plaque presented to the Booker T. Washington family on July 4, 1981 on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Tuskegee University (nee Tuskegee Normal School), the plaque mounted with a black and white photograph of the family, approximately 12" x 15". Provenance: From the Estate of Booker T. Washington. Note on provenance: Copy of letter from Booker T. Washington's granddaughter, Robin Washington Banks, confirming provenance is available upon request. Letter states her inheritance of the estate and its ultimate sale to the consignor of this lot.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-02-08
