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Dobbs, John Wesley, 1882-1961

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1882-03-26 - 1961-08-30

Gender

  • male

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Languages Used

  • English

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Wesley Dobbs letter to Roy D. McClain

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS960f
Scope and Contents This collection contains a letter written by John Wesley Dobbs on Prince Hall Grand Lodge stationary to Rev. Roy D. McClain. In the letter, Dobbs contests McClain’s sermons that promote racial segregation and limiting African Americans' access to higher education. Dobbs uses the Bible to argue that Black's should have access to higher education not only because they are Americans, but because it would help improve the country's economy and progress. He also contends that integration is a...
Dates: 1956