Publisher's Synopsis
Analyzes and documents the public life of Margaret Murray Washington (1865-1925). She was a noted educator, progressive era reformer and clubwoman. This collection of primary documents examines Margaret Washington's role as first lady of Tuskegee Institute, family data, and her club work at the national, international and state levels. Documents representing the clubs' structure, struggles and success are include, as is a timeline on her life. The book contains a collection of letters to and from Margaret Murray Washington, which provide a more intimate look at this dynamic leader who helped to transform the rural black south.
