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- 1950 Parker-Gray High School Teachers and Graduating Class
- Alexandria African American World War I Draft Registrations – Part 5: “G”
- Mr. Robert W. Burke’s Unpublished Autobiography of Alexandria, Virginia
- Snowden School for Boys – Mr. Henry T. White’s Class of 1907 – 1908 in Alexandria, VA
- 1949 Parker-Gray High School Teachers and Graduating Class
- Alexandria African Americans World War I Draft Registrations – Part 4: “E-F”
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Category Archives: Entrepreneurs
1934 Alexandria, Virginia Black Businesses
African Americans in Alexandria, Virginia had a long history of entrepreneurial skills. Prior to the passing of the Social Security Act in 1935, people did not have retirement pensions unless they worked for the State or Federal government. The government … Continue reading
1900 Entrepreneurs
There were many African Americans businesses in Alexandria, Virginia. African Americans were in occupations as barbers, blacksmiths and Wheelwrights, a Boarding House, Boot and Shoemakers Repairs, Coal and Wood, Confectioners, Dressmakers, Eating Houses, Grocers, Gun and Locksmith, a Junk Dealer, … Continue reading
Posted in Businesses, Entrepreneurs
Tagged 1900 Alexandria, Black business, black occupation
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