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100 1 _aFerris, William Henry,
_d1873-1941
245 1 0 _aAlexander Crummell: An Apostle of Negro Culture :
_bThe American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers No. 20
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-18
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"Alexander Crummell: An Apostle of Negro Culture" by William Henry Ferris is a biography published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. This book explores the life and influence of Alexander Crummell, a prominent Black intellectual and cultural leader of the 19th century. The focus of the work is on Crummell's contributions to both the African American community and broader society through his advocacy for education, culture, and the rights of African Americans. The narrative details Crummell's early life, education, and missionary work in Africa, highlighting his dedication to uplifting the Negro race through culture and scholarship. It chronicles his return to the United States, where he became a key figure in the establishment of the American Negro Academy, an organization aimed at fostering Black intellectuals and promoting scholarly work. Through profound speeches and writings, Crummell addressed the importance of education for African Americans, asserting that despite societal prejudices, they possessed equal intellectual potential. His legacy is depicted as one of empowerment and inspiration, showcasing the need for educated leadership in the fight for civil rights and equality amidst the challenges of a racially divided society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCrummell, Alexander, 1819-1898
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31322
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