New book “The Hampton Album” looks at Hampton University’s early, and sometimes controversial, beginnings
Date Posted: December 2, 2019
Source: The Virginian-Pilot
During World War II, Army courier Lincoln Kirstein was stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He ventured into a Washington, D.C., bookstore one day and came across an interesting find: A scuffed, leather-bound photo album filled with images of African American and Native American students studying plant life, brick masonry and Greek history at a place called the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute.
The book didn’t list an author or a purpose, but Kirstein bought it anyway. He carried it back with him to his pre-military life in New York City.
Read the full story.
Explore More News & Articles In Specific Cruising Areas
Explore More Topics
NAVIGATION
BOATER EDUCATION
SAFE BOATING
NEWS
U.S. COAST GUARD
ANCHORING
EVENT
MAINTENANCE
MARINAS
REGULATIONS
Recent Videos