April 12, 2024
1907 Selma University Alabama, African American Professor Letters
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1907 Selma University Alabama, African American Professor LettersSelma University was founded in 1878 to train African Americans as ministers and teachers. It was originally named Alabama Baptist Normal and Theological School, officially changed to Selma Univ., 1908.Lot of two good content letters from S. R. W. Smith who describes himself as Prof of Mathematics, Mental and Moral Science, and Commercial Law. 10pp total with postal covers to friend in NH. Dated July 17, Anniston Ala. and Aug. 22 Johns, AlaContent, excerpts:"Yes God has abundantly blessed me. He is using me as much as he can to enlighten my race and elevate my people.""...I began a two-month summer tour of lecturing and preaching and soliciting for Selma University....My work in this capacity is to talk up an interest in our school...""We have a corps of 19 teachers and enrollment of about 700 students. The general Education Board of New York has promised us three thousand dollars on condition that we raise $3000 of the Baptist Brotherhood.""The cry of an oppressed race appeals to those who can and will to aid in it emancipation from the bondage of ignorance and superstition."Overall excellent condition.
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