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1895 June 19 . Edward Morris, et al. ALS to Board of Education; Chicago, [Illinois].

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Box 5
Abstract:
Typed petition signed by 6 individuals, noted as chairmen of a "committee of citizens of African descent on education appointed to guard and promote the interest of their race in all matter pertaining to the public schools." Comments on the aims of the public school system and causes for higher truancy among African American residents. Need for truant officers "who are thoroughly familiar with the peculiar conditions of the colored people and who are not afraid to enter the haunts of the very lowest." Notes African American women are best equipped to secure "good results among colored truants, who are mostly of slave parentage" and inform the population of the "advantages to be gained by education." Petitioning for African American women to be appointed as truant officers, noting the ease of finding individuals qualified for the position. Written on Board of Commissioners of Cook County stationery.
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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05