African American Property Valuation 1900
Title: [A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the descendants of former African slaves now in residence in the United States of America] Assessed value of property owned by Negroes in three states of the United States.
This chart is part of the African American Photographs that Dr. Du bois Assembled for exhibition at the 1900 Paris Exposition
Virginia 1895 - $13,933.998
Georgia 1895 - $12,941.230
North Carolina 1891- $8,013.446
Total - $34,893.684
or
180.796.290 Francs.
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Title: [A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the descendants of former African slaves now in residence in the United States of America] Assessed value of property owned by Negroes in three states of the United States.
This chart is part of the African American Photographs that Dr. Du bois Assembled for exhibition at the 1900 Paris Exposition
Related Names: Atlanta University.
W. E. B. Du Bois, (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963 , collector
Date Created/Published: [ca. 1900]
Medium: 1 drawing : ink and watercolor ; 710 x 560 mm (board)
Summary: Diagram shows value of property owned by African Americans in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Notes: Chart prepared by Atlanta University students for the Negro Exhibit of the American Section at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900 to show the economic and social progress of African Americans since emancipation.
Text in English and French.
Source: LOC.
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The Hawley Museum is passionately committed to uncovering and sharing the fascinating family stories that have influenced our state's and nation's history. We believe that every family has a unique story to tell, one that adds depth to the rich tapestry of North Carolina and U.S. History.
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