Other Notables | Mitchell Collection of African American History

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Benjamin Banneker – Early African American Mathematical Genius

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The Signature of Benjamin Banneker

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Benjamin Banneker – Surveys Boundaries of District of Columbia, the New Federal City

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Toussaint Louverture – Led Only Successful Slave Revolt of Modern Times

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Toussaint Louverture, Revolutionary Haitian General, Writes to Future King Henri Christophe

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Frederick Douglass – Most Influential 19th Century African American

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Frederick Douglass – New U.S. Minister to Haiti Writes to a Friend

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Frederick Douglass’ Calling Card as U.S. Minister to Haiti

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Matthew Henson – First African American Polar Explorer

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Madame C.J. Walker – Recognized as First African American Millionaire

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George Washington Carver – The Great Agricultural Chemist and Educator

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George Washington Carver – Writes a Colleague Concerning Peanut Plant Disease

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Marcus Garvey – Publishing Tycoon Revived the Recolonization Movement

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Bill Pickett – Black Film Star Innovated Modern-Day Steer Wrestling

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Asa Philip Randolph – Early Labor Leader Planned 1963 March on Washington

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Bessie Coleman – First African American Aviatrix Inspired Others

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Dr. Charles Drew – His Blood Plasma Methods Saved Countless Lives

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Dr. Charles R. Drew – Portrait of the Medical Pioneer

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Cigarette Advertisement Targeted at Blacks

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USAF Major Guion S. Bluford, Jr. – First Black Astronaut

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