Increased usefulness in agriculture and mechanics, for self. Industrial training, for intelligent productive labor, for Of the colored people, and it stands conspicuous for That institution illustrates what canīe accomplished under the supervision, control, and teaching Own recognition as a leader and by his thoughtfulĪddresses, his largest work has been the founding and theīuilding up of the Normal and Industrial Institute, at War, is accomplishing so much toward thorough
Singular that, contrary to what pessimists have predicted,Ī colored man, born a slave, freed by the results of the Revolved around an individual and, so, in this country, it is To the comprehension and settlement of questions which It isĮncouraging to see how one true, wise, prudent,Ĭourageous man can contribute far more than many men Requires the patient and wise co-operation of the NorthĪnd the South, of the white people and the Negroes. It has been said with truth that the race problem Has been an example of what worth and energy canĪccomplish and a stimulus to every one of both races,Īspiring to a better life and to doing good for others. Has constantly widened his race, through his utterancesĪnd labors, has felt an upward tendency, and he himself His work has been exceptional, his circle of friendships Thousand difficulties and perplexing the minds of Relation to the solution of a problem, encompassed with a Many prejudices, or awakened greater hopefulness in Impression on public opinion, softened or removed so Know its deep and beneficent influence, and no pen canĭescribe it. Ideals, molding character,-that no human being can Multitude of other lives,-broadening views, exalting Has been so incorporated, transfused, into such a Later triumphs, may be detailed with accuracy, but the life Incidents of birth, parentage, schooling, early struggles, Upon the people that no commendation is needed. From my intimateĪcquaintance with the subject, because of myĬonnection with the Peabody and the Slater Educationįunds, I am sure the volume has such a strong claim While I haveĮncouraged its publication, not a sentence has been I HAVE cheerfully consented to prefix a few words Sold only by Subscription, and not to be had in book stores. In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. ATLANTA, GA.Įntered according to act of Congress, in the year 1900
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