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Obituary of
Thomas H. Walters. Obituaries and other news clippings contain valuable
information
about family members, birthplaces and residences, and employment activities.
(Vertical
File Collection. Westchester County Historical Society. Elmsford, NY) (280K)
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The Colored
American Magazine, December 1906. A national magazine for African-American
readers which thoughtfully examines
American institutions and attitudes of the early 20th century. The emphasis
is on self-help and pride. Members of The New Rochelle Cooperative Business
League are featured in one article, with details of their family background
and rise to business accomplishment. (Pamphlet Collection. Thomas Paine National
Historical Association Library. New Rochelle, NY.) (626K)
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Portrait of
Gertrude E. Ayer. Gertrude Ayer was the first African-American to be named
Principal
in the New York City school system. She was a resident of Yonkers. (Hudson River
Museum. Yonkers, NY.) (149K)
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How to locate Historical Society records.
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