Documents Relating to the Origin and Work of the Slater Trustees: 1882 to 1894

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ISBN 10: 1332039219 / ISBN 13: 9781332039210

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book charts the fascinating historical journey of the John F. Slater Fund, a charitable trust established in 1882 by American industrialist John F. Slater. With a mission to uplift the lives of freed slaves and their descendants through education, the fund's creation was deeply rooted in the post-Civil War reconstruction era and the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States. The book delves into the complexities of the fund's administration, its strategies for promoting education among African Americans, and the challenges it faced amidst the social and political landscape of the time. Through the lens of original documents, including the founder's charter and correspondence, the author sheds light on the fund's evolution, its impact on educational institutions, and its enduring legacy in shaping the fight for social justice. Beyond its historical significance, this book explores the broader themes of philanthropy, education reform, and racial uplift, offering valuable insights into the complex relationship between education, equality, and the pursuit of a more just society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: Documents Relating to the Origin and Work of the Slater Trustees: 1882 to 1894
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1332039219
• ISBN 13: 9781332039210
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from Documents Relating to the Origin and Work of the Slater Trustees: 1882 to 1894

And whereas, said memorialists have further represented that they are ready to accept said trust and receive and administer said fund, provided a charter of incorporation is granted by this State, as indicated in said letter.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.