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John Wesley Cromwell

1846 - 1927
2 books

Background

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John Wesley Cromwell (September 5, 1846 – April 14, 1927) was a lawyer, teacher, civil servant, journalist, historian, and civil rights activist in Washington, D.C. He was among the founders of the Bethel Literary and Historical Society and the American Negro Academy, both based in the capital. He worked for decades in administration of the US Post Office. He also was a founder, editor, or contributor to a number of newspapers and journals, including most prominently The People's Advocate.

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Cover of Papers of the American Negro Academy. (The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers, No. 18-19.)

Papers of the American Negro Academy. (The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers, No. 18-19.)

African Americans

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Cover of The Early Negro Convention Movement: The American Negro Academy, Occasional Papers No. 9

The Early Negro Convention Movement: The American Negro Academy, Occasional Papers No. 9

African Americans

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