Title

W. E. Mathews, 1887. Creator: Unknown.

Caption

W. E. Mathews, 1887. William E. Matthews, African-American lawyer, financier, and civil rights activist, promoted education for freedmen during and after the US Civil War. From "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising" by William J. Simmons.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM23A03_258

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33,4Mb (1,1Mb) / 9,2in x 14,2in / 2748 x 4254 (300dpi)

Keywords

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