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May 6, 1916
The Savannah Tribune
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Miss Lillian C. Dodson, the first African American girl from Brooklyn Girls' High School's class of 1916, joined an educational tour to Washington D.C. last week, experiencing historical sites without discrimination and meeting President Wilson.
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LAST WEEK'S HAPPENINGS
Miss Dodson Studies Washington Life
At Close Range
Miss Lillian C. Dodson, daughter of
Mr. N. B. Dodson, known throughout
the nation by reason of his long and
successful management of the colored
department of the plate service fur-
nished by the American Press Associa-
tion, visited the capital last week as
a member of the class of 1916 of the
Brooklyn Girls' High school, who were on
the annual educational tour of the
school, and were chaperoned by Dr.
William L. Felter, principal of the
Girls' High School, and a group of the
teachers. The party left Brooklyn on
Monday morning and reached this city
in the afternoon, and put in about
three days study at close range the
points of historical interest and beauty
spots with which the capitol of the
nation so plenteously abounds. Miss
Dodson is the only girl of our race
who has ever enjoyed the distinction
of participating in one of these an-
nu al educational jaunts. and it is
worthy of note that at no time during
the tour was there a semblance of the
"color line apparent.
Miss Dodson. who is exceptionally
talented and intellectual. is a member
of the "Poets' Corner" in the Girls
high school in her home city. and is
a valuable contributor to the "Blue and
Gold." the journal of the school. She
is a candidate for Wellesley College.
While here she was the guest of her
cousins. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lucas, of
Howard University. On Wednesday
the party was received by President
Wilson at the White House and all
were greeted by a hearty handshake.
Miss Dodson expressed herself as de-
lighted with Washington and its cul-
tured people.
Miss Dodson Studies Washington Life
At Close Range
Miss Lillian C. Dodson, daughter of
Mr. N. B. Dodson, known throughout
the nation by reason of his long and
successful management of the colored
department of the plate service fur-
nished by the American Press Associa-
tion, visited the capital last week as
a member of the class of 1916 of the
Brooklyn Girls' High school, who were on
the annual educational tour of the
school, and were chaperoned by Dr.
William L. Felter, principal of the
Girls' High School, and a group of the
teachers. The party left Brooklyn on
Monday morning and reached this city
in the afternoon, and put in about
three days study at close range the
points of historical interest and beauty
spots with which the capitol of the
nation so plenteously abounds. Miss
Dodson is the only girl of our race
who has ever enjoyed the distinction
of participating in one of these an-
nu al educational jaunts. and it is
worthy of note that at no time during
the tour was there a semblance of the
"color line apparent.
Miss Dodson. who is exceptionally
talented and intellectual. is a member
of the "Poets' Corner" in the Girls
high school in her home city. and is
a valuable contributor to the "Blue and
Gold." the journal of the school. She
is a candidate for Wellesley College.
While here she was the guest of her
cousins. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lucas, of
Howard University. On Wednesday
the party was received by President
Wilson at the White House and all
were greeted by a hearty handshake.
Miss Dodson expressed herself as de-
lighted with Washington and its cul-
tured people.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Journey
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Educational Tour
Washington Visit
Racial Distinction
President Wilson
Brooklyn Girls' High School
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Lillian C. Dodson
Mr. N. B. Dodson
Dr. William L. Felter
President Wilson
Mr. And Mrs. C. E. Lucas
Where did it happen?
Washington, D.C.; Brooklyn
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Lillian C. Dodson
Mr. N. B. Dodson
Dr. William L. Felter
President Wilson
Mr. And Mrs. C. E. Lucas
Location
Washington, D.C.; Brooklyn
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Miss Dodson joined her school's annual educational tour to Washington, studying historical sites for three days without facing racial discrimination, met President Wilson, and stayed with cousins at Howard University.