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The house in Virginia where Booker T. Washington was born; [Still standing.]

The house in Virginia where Booker T. Washington was born; [Still stan...

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W. D. Allimono; W. D. Allimono & Co., Certified public accountants.

W. D. Allimono; W. D. Allimono & Co., Certified public accountants.

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Robert S. Abbott; Home of the Chicago Defender; The world's greatest weekly.

Robert S. Abbott; Home of the Chicago Defender; The world's greatest w...

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Dr. William Edward Burghardt DuBois.

Dr. William Edward Burghardt DuBois.

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Paul Lawrence Dunbar.

Paul Lawrence Dunbar.

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Principal Washington in his private office, Tuskegee Institute.

Principal Washington in his private office, Tuskegee Institute.

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Frederick Douglass.

Frederick Douglass.

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Daniel H. Williams, M.D., L.L.D.

Daniel H. Williams, M.D., L.L.D.

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Eubie Blake, Musician.

Eubie Blake, Musician.

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Frederick Douglass Memorial Home; Cedar Hill, Anacostia, Washington, D.C.

Frederick Douglass Memorial Home; Cedar Hill, Anacostia, Washington, D...

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Bishop Archibald James Carey, D.D., Ph. D.; Res., 3428 Vernon Ave., Douglas 3131.

Bishop Archibald James Carey, D.D., Ph. D.; Res., 3428 Vernon Ave., Do...

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The home of Metropolitan [Community] Center

The home of Metropolitan [Community] Center

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Dr. Fannie Emanuel, 3507 Grand Blvd., Douglas 0340; Res. 6352 Rhodes Ave., Fairfax 2824.

Dr. Fannie Emanuel, 3507 Grand Blvd., Douglas 0340; Res. 6352 Rhodes A...

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David McGowan; Undertaker.

David McGowan; Undertaker.

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Dr. Robert Russo[Russa] Moton; Principal Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala.

Dr. Robert Russo[Russa] Moton; Principal Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee,...

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Mrs. Cora Baker Williams.

Mrs. Cora Baker Williams.

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Richard Hill, Jr., Lawyer; 803 W. Madison St., Monroe 6184.

Richard Hill, Jr., Lawyer; 803 W. Madison St., Monroe 6184.

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Judge Robert H. Terrell.

Judge Robert H. Terrell.

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Overton - Hygienic Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.

Overton - Hygienic Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.

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Dr. Floyd Willis; 3510 S. State St., Victory 4979, Chicago, Ill.

Dr. Floyd Willis; 3510 S. State St., Victory 4979, Chicago, Ill.

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R. W. Lewis; Industrial engineer.

R. W. Lewis; Industrial engineer.

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Edwin A. Harleston; The Harleston Painting Studio; 118 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C.

Edwin A. Harleston; The Harleston Painting Studio; 118 Calhoun Street,...

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Major Robert R. Jackson; Residence of Major and Mrs. Jackson; 3366 South Park Avenue.

Major Robert R. Jackson; Residence of Major and Mrs. Jackson; 3366 Sou...

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John W. Lewis, R.Ph., M.D.; 2001 West Lake St., West 0396; Res., 2037 Walnut St., West 3257.

John W. Lewis, R.Ph., M.D.; 2001 West Lake St., West 0396; Res., 2037 ...

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Dr. Park Tancil, D.D.S.

Dr. Park Tancil, D.D.S.

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Anderson & Terrell; Real estate, loans and insurance; Sphinx Safe Deposit Co.; Vaults $ 3.00 per year; 3539 South State Street; Phone Victory 4513.

Anderson & Terrell; Real estate, loans and insurance; Sphinx Safe Depo...

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Noble Sissle; Musician.

Noble Sissle; Musician.

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Richard E. Hartley, Sr.; Macon, Ga.

Richard E. Hartley, Sr.; Macon, Ga.

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Rev. Charles Henry Clark, L.L. D.D.; Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill.

Rev. Charles Henry Clark, L.L. D.D.; Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church...

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Dr. Willis examining the heart and lungs of a patient by X-Ray.

Dr. Willis examining the heart and lungs of a patient by X-Ray.

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Dr. Ulysses Grant Dailey; 4356 Calument Ave., Phone Drexel 1124; Home of Dr. and Mrs. U. G. Dailey.

Dr. Ulysses Grant Dailey; 4356 Calument Ave., Phone Drexel 1124; Home ...

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Chas. H. Brooks.

Chas. H. Brooks.

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Walter M. Farmer; 186 W. Washington, Main 4153.

Walter M. Farmer; 186 W. Washington, Main 4153.

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James N. Simms, Lawyer; Compiler and publisher ; Simms' Blue Book and National Negro Business and Professional Directory.

James N. Simms, Lawyer; Compiler and publisher ; Simms' Blue Book and ...

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Micheaux Film Corporation; Producers and Distributors of high class Negro feature photoplays.

Micheaux Film Corporation; Producers and Distributors of high class Ne...

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Miss Pauline James Lee; President and founder Chicago University of Music; 3672 Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill.

Miss Pauline James Lee; President and founder Chicago University of Mu...

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Aubrey L. Lyles.

Aubrey L. Lyles.

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Simms' Blue Book and national Negro business and professional directory. [Title page]

Simms' Blue Book and national Negro business and professional director...

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H. A. Watkins; Real estate and insurance

H. A. Watkins; Real estate and insurance

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The McGavock hearse.

The McGavock hearse.

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Rev. H. E. Stewart; 3362 Calumet Ave., Douglas 5219; Quinn's Chapel; S. E. Cor. 24th St. and Wabash Ave.; Victory 7930.

Rev. H. E. Stewart; 3362 Calumet Ave., Douglas 5219; Quinn's Chapel; S...

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Miss Nell D. Calloway; Auditor of Public Accounts of the State of Illinois; Res., 3300 Rhodes Ave., Douglas 6466.

Miss Nell D. Calloway; Auditor of Public Accounts of the State of Illi...

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Hon. J. Gray Lucas, Lawyer, Orator, Statesman; 204 East 35th St.; Phone: Douglas 6351; Res. 3646 Grand Boul., Phone Douglas 4397.

Hon. J. Gray Lucas, Lawyer, Orator, Statesman; 204 East 35th St.; Phon...

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George M. Porter, A.B., Ph.G.; Drug store, 3510 State Street, Victory 4788-4795.

George M. Porter, A.B., Ph.G.; Drug store, 3510 State Street, Victory ...

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Appomattox Club; 3632 Grand Blvd.; Douglas 2463-2603; S. A. T. Watkins, President; F. S. Stephens, Secretary.

Appomattox Club; 3632 Grand Blvd.; Douglas 2463-2603; S. A. T. Watkins...

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Bert Williams; Comedian.

Bert Williams; Comedian.

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Mrs. Booker T. Washington - [Mrs. Margurite J. Murray Washington.]

Mrs. Booker T. Washington - [Mrs. Margurite J. Murray Washington.]

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Sheridan A. Bruseaux; [Keystone National Detective Agency.]

Sheridan A. Bruseaux; [Keystone National Detective Agency.]

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A. L. Williams, Lawyer; 186 W. Washington St., Main 2017; Residence, 5504 Everette Ave.

A. L. Williams, Lawyer; 186 W. Washington St., Main 2017; Residence, 5...

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George T. Kersey, Undertaker; 3515 Indiana Ave., Douglas 8285.

George T. Kersey, Undertaker; 3515 Indiana Ave., Douglas 8285.

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James B. Mcgwin, Son & Co.; Real estate, renting, insurance and bonds; 3252 Indiana Ave., Telephones Douglass 3554-3647, Chicago, Ill.

James B. Mcgwin, Son & Co.; Real estate, renting, insurance and bonds;...

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R. H. McGavock; Res., 4528 Forestville Ave.

R. H. McGavock; Res., 4528 Forestville Ave.

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Prof. W. Robert Smalls; Principal, Lincoln High School; Paducah, Ky.

Prof. W. Robert Smalls; Principal, Lincoln High School; Paducah, Ky.

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Ransom McKay; In the middle of group first row; 16 persons in group are his sisters and brothers.

Ransom McKay; In the middle of group first row; 16 persons in group ar...

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Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church; Rev. T. Leslie Scott, D.D., Pastor.

Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church; Rev. T. Leslie Scott, D.D., Pastor.

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Mr. H. A. Watkins; Office 3510 Indiana Ave., Douglas 1714; Residence of Mr. And Mrs. Watkins; 3657 Michigan Ave.

Mr. H. A. Watkins; Office 3510 Indiana Ave., Douglas 1714; Residence o...

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R. H. McGavock, Undertaker; Office building, 3823-25 S. State St. Boulevard 6848-2916.

R. H. McGavock, Undertaker; Office building, 3823-25 S. State St. Boul...

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L. P. Johnson; Real estate broker and general contractor.

L. P. Johnson; Real estate broker and general contractor.

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St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Des Moines, Iowa; Rev. W. H. Griffin, Pastor; 1213 Crocker St.; Phone Walnut 7278.

St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Des Moines, Iowa; Rev. W. H. Griffin, Pastor; ...

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Edward H. Wright, Lawyer; 112 N. LaSalle St., Phone State 7652.

Edward H. Wright, Lawyer; 112 N. LaSalle St., Phone State 7652.

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Dr. Leon A. Tancil, B.S., M.D.

Dr. Leon A. Tancil, B.S., M.D.

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Frank L. Gillespie; President and founder Liberty Life Insurance Co.

Frank L. Gillespie; President and founder Liberty Life Insurance Co.

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Joseph P. Geddes; The Geo. D. Geddes Undertaking and Embalming Co., Ltd.; 2826 S. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La.

Joseph P. Geddes; The Geo. D. Geddes Undertaking and Embalming Co., Lt...

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Dr Emmett J. Scott; Secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington for 18 years; Secretary Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Dr Emmett J. Scott; Secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington for 18 years...

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E. H. Mickey; The Mickey Funeral Home; 50 Cannon St., Charleston, S.C., Telephone 3059.

E. H. Mickey; The Mickey Funeral Home; 50 Cannon St., Charleston, S.C....

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New residence of principal Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala.

New residence of principal Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee Institute,...

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Rev. W. D. Cook, D.D.; The Peoples Church and Metropolitan Community Center.

Rev. W. D. Cook, D.D.; The Peoples Church and Metropolitan Community C...

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Rev. Alonzo J. Bowling, A.M., D.D.

Rev. Alonzo J. Bowling, A.M., D.D.

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William E. King, Lawyer; 184 W. Washington, Franklin 2717.

William E. King, Lawyer; 184 W. Washington, Franklin 2717.

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Mary Fitzbutler Waring, M.D.

Mary Fitzbutler Waring, M.D.

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Dr. Roscoe C. Giles; 3541 State St.; Victory 4675.

Dr. Roscoe C. Giles; 3541 State St.; Victory 4675.

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Pennella Jackson; Piano School; 3159 S. State St., 2nd floor, Phone Victory 5168.

Pennella Jackson; Piano School; 3159 S. State St., 2nd floor, Phone Vi...

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Flournoy E. Miller.

Flournoy E. Miller.

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Perry W. Howard.

Perry W. Howard.

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Dr. Charles C. Johnson; Aiken, S.C.

Dr. Charles C. Johnson; Aiken, S.C.

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