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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2763_founders-library-and-moorland-spingarn-research-center_Washington-DC.html
500 Howard Place, NW Howard University Campus Founders Library houses wide-ranging collections, the university's museum, and the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, one of the world's largest repositories dedicated to the culture and history of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2479_day-of-honor-2000-a-war-memorial_Washington-DC.html
African American · Asian American · Hispanic American · Native American Day of Honor 2000 · Still pursuing victory over prejudice at home WWII VV May 25, 2000
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2478_phi-beta-sigma_Washington-DC.html
In tribute to three visionary Howard University students, the Founders of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., A. Langston Taylor of Tennessee, Leonard F. Morse of Massachusetts and Charles I. Brown of Kansas, who here resolved in 1914 to establish a …
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. commissioned Chicago artist James King to create a sculpture of its Founders. "Fortitude" was dedicated on April 28, 1979. She stands 12' 6" with a 12' hand-to-hand arm span. Sculpted in Corten steel, the metal was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2476_sara-winifred-brown-m-d_Washington-DC.html
In Recognition of Sara Winifred Brown, M.D. Her medical degree was awarded by Howard University in 1904. She served as the first female graduate trustee of Howard University, 1924-1948. In 1910, she was one of the founders of the College Alum…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2475_zeta-phi-beta-sorority-inc_Washington-DC.html
Presented during the 75th Anniversary of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Founded January 16, 1920 Jylla Moore Foster, Grand Basileus Grace Walker Phillips, Memorial Chair July 16, 1995 Builder: M.C.M.C. Deisgners: Terrence Brown & Reginald Waters
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2474_omega-psi-phi-fraternity-inc_Washington-DC.html
Front of Marker: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Founded November 17, 1911 Howard University Washington, D.C. Manhood Founder Edgar A. Love 1891 - 1974 Dedicated Nov. 16, 1975 Sampson P. Boozer Architect Side of marker: Fri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM243H_kelly-miller-residence-site_Washington-DC.html
2225 Fourth Street, NW Kelly Miller (1863-1939), a prominent Howard University scholar and leader, taught mathematics and sociology. He went on to serve as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Miller laid the groundwork for the formation o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM243G_will-marion-cook-family-residence-site_Washington-DC.html
2232 Sixth Street, NW Will Marion Cook (1869-1944) was an internationally renowned violinist and composer. After studying music at Oberlin College (Ohio) and the National Conservatory of Music (New York), Cook turned to creating musical comedie…
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2352 Sixth Street, NW Andrew F. Hilyer (1858-1925) fought racism and promoted the "moral, material, and financial interests" of African Americans through the Union League of the District of Columbia, which he co-founded in 1892. Hilyer's Union …
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