Title

Alexander Walters, 1887. Creator: Unknown.

Caption

Alexander Walters, 1887. African-American bishop, clergyman, civil rights leader. Born into slavery, he become a bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, and was president of the National Afro-American Council, the US's largest civil rights organisation. From "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising" by William J. Simmons.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM23A04_087

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37,8Mb (1,5Mb) / 9,8in x 15,0in / 2937 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

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