1871 James Jackson Jarves Art Thoughts: An American Amateur in Europe

Description: 1871 Art Thoughts: The Experiences and Observations of An American Amateur in Europe by James Jackson Jarves, JJJ was a popular 19th Century New England Writer. This book came from the estate of the late iconic educator, Dr. Adelaide M. Cromwell (Hill). She was the first African-American Professor at Smith College, and she co-Created the African Studies Department at Boston University in the 1950's. This book is inscribed and dated November 15, 1971 by Dr. Cromwell's grandfather John Wesley Cromwell (1846-1924). He was the founder and editor of one of America's first African-American owned and operated newspapers, The People's Advocate in Alexandria Virginia. His daughter, Otelia Cromwell was the first African American female to graduate from Smith College, and the first African-American woman to earn her Doctorate from Yale. His granddaughter, Adelaide M. Cromwell was the first African American professor at Smith College and she headed the Boston University African American Studies from 1969-85. This book is in very good condition, especially considering it's age. There is some wear on the spine, and the pages are discolored. Very nice piece of history. See the photos, as the book in the photos is the book that you will receive, and the photos are part of the description.

Price: 39 USD

Location: Swampscott, Massachusetts

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