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March 8, 1950
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Frederick Douglass nominated for New York University's Hall of Fame of Great Americans, announced by Dr. Ralph W. Sockman; second eligible Black nominee after Benjamin Banneker for 1950 election.
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Fred Douglass Nominated
For N'York Hall Of Fame
NEW YORK-(ANP)-The name of Frederick Douglass was nominated for the Hall of Fame of Great Americans on the campus of New York university Sunday.
The announcement was made by Dr. Ralph W. Sockman, director of the famed shrine. Douglass is the second eligible Negro nominated for the 1950 quinquennial (every five years) election. The other one is Benjamin Banneker, an 18th century-scientist, architect, educator, philosopher and inventor.
Should Douglass be elected to the Hall of Fame he would become the second Negro so honored, Booker T. Washington having been elected in 1945.
Names of candidates, among whom are former President Woodrow Wilson, Mary Baker Eddy and Herman Melville, will be submitted to the College of Electors, composed of 118 prominent citizens from every state. The results will be announced on November 1.
For N'York Hall Of Fame
NEW YORK-(ANP)-The name of Frederick Douglass was nominated for the Hall of Fame of Great Americans on the campus of New York university Sunday.
The announcement was made by Dr. Ralph W. Sockman, director of the famed shrine. Douglass is the second eligible Negro nominated for the 1950 quinquennial (every five years) election. The other one is Benjamin Banneker, an 18th century-scientist, architect, educator, philosopher and inventor.
Should Douglass be elected to the Hall of Fame he would become the second Negro so honored, Booker T. Washington having been elected in 1945.
Names of candidates, among whom are former President Woodrow Wilson, Mary Baker Eddy and Herman Melville, will be submitted to the College of Electors, composed of 118 prominent citizens from every state. The results will be announced on November 1.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Frederick Douglass Nomination
Hall Of Fame
New York University
Negro Recognition
Booker T Washington
What entities or persons were involved?
Frederick Douglass
Dr. Ralph W. Sockman
Benjamin Banneker
Booker T. Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Mary Baker Eddy
Herman Melville
Where did it happen?
New York University Campus, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Frederick Douglass
Dr. Ralph W. Sockman
Benjamin Banneker
Booker T. Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Mary Baker Eddy
Herman Melville
Location
New York University Campus, New York
Event Date
Sunday, 1950
Story Details
Frederick Douglass nominated for Hall of Fame of Great Americans by Dr. Ralph W. Sockman; second eligible Negro after Benjamin Banneker; would be second elected after Booker T. Washington; candidates include Wilson, Eddy, Melville; results November 1.