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First African American Graduate

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First African American Graduate
Gertrude Amelia Mahorney becomes the first known African American graduate of Butler University. She goes on to teach in public schools in Indianapolis.
Title
First African American Graduate
Date/Date Range
1887
Description
Gertrude Amelia Mahorney becomes the first known African American graduate of Butler University. She goes on to teach in public schools in Indianapolis.
Subjects
African Americans 
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