Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915) - American writer and educationist. Born
a slave in Virginia, he was later educated at the Hampton Institute and
went on to establish and head the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.
Up From Slavery (1901) - Booker T. Washington's autobiography details his
rise from slavery to the leadership of his race. This is a simple yet
dramatic record of Washington's dedication to the education of black
Americans.
