COMPLETE [BIO] A Boys' Life of Booker T. Washington by C.W. Jackson-Leni

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This project is now complete. All files are available at https://librivox.org/a-boys-life-of-booker-t-washington-by-walter-clinton-jackson/

A Boys' Life of Booker T. Washington by Walter Clinton Jackson (1879 - 1959).

Booker T. Washington was one of the first nationally recognized African American leaders after the Civil War. He was born to a slave woman in Virginia, who then took him as a young boy to West Virginia after the emancipation. Booker became a leader in education heading the Tuskegee Institute for more than 30 years and working with other universities. He advocated a moderate approach to elevating the African Americans through education and business, but worked behind the scenes to change discriminatory laws and practices, and became an adviser to the White House. He authored 14 books, and many articles and speeches, including his autobiography, Up from Slavery. (Summary by Larry Wilson)
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Post by KevinS »

Nice!
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May I DPL for you?
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linny wrote: November 5th, 2019, 7:06 am May I DPL for you?
I would be pleased to have you join us!
Thanks so much.
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Post by Leni »

A MW coming up in two minutes! :mrgreen:

Edit: And done. Let me know if all looks good, and I will move it to Readers Wanted.
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Post by KevinS »

Ch. 4: "School Days at Hampton," please.
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Leni wrote: November 6th, 2019, 9:52 am A MW coming up in two minutes! :mrgreen:

Edit: And done. Let me know if all looks good, and I will move it to Readers Wanted.
Thank you so much!
We are now ready for readers.

Kevin, you have Chapter 4
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Off to Readers Wanted!
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Thank you for our first section, Kevin. :D
Ready for PL
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Post by linny »

Well done, Kevin! Chapter 4 is PL OK. :thumbs:
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linny wrote: November 8th, 2019, 5:57 am Well done, Kevin! Chapter 4 is PL OK. :thumbs:
linny, I'm always glad to see you! Thanks!
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Post by Catsenti »

Section 1 (Chapter 1: Early Childhood) please.
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Catsenti wrote: November 8th, 2019, 5:03 pm Section 1 (Chapter 1: Early Childhood) please.
You have it!
Thanks so much.
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Post by sarahrejoice »

May I please read section 2 (Boyhood Days)? Thank you!
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