Organization of the Trustees of the John F. Slater Fund for the Education of Freedmen, 1882

This historical document details the organization of the Trustees of the John F. Slater Fund for the Education of Freedmen in 1882. The fund was established to support educational opportunities for formerly enslaved African Americans in the post-Reconstruction South. This record provides valuable insight into the philanthropic efforts of the era and the strategies employed to address the educational needs of freedmen. It offers a window into the challenges and opportunities faced during a crucial period of American history, revealing the social and political dynamics surrounding the education of African Americans.

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