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Page 3/32 My thoughts : A book of poems. With an introduction by James E. Shepard. Creator(s): Fitzgerald, Mary Pauline, b. 1871, Author Shepherd, James E. (James Edward), 1847-1910, Author Date: 1896 Description: M. Pauline Fitzgerald, one of Durham’s first African American school teachers, penned this self-published book of poetry. Pauline’s poetry memorializes Frederick Douglass, Dr. H. M. Tupper, founder and first president of Shaw University, and Bishop Daniel Payne of the A.M.E. Church. The collection also includes some more personal pieces including “An Ode to the First Colored Drug Store in Durham, North Carolina” and “The School Mistress.” Pauli Murray, author of Proud Shoes: The Story of an American Family relates a number of stories about her “Aunt Pauline” in her biographical account of M. Pauline Fitzgerald’s parents, Robert G. and Cornelia Fitzgerald. Source: My thoughts : a book of poems. With an introduction by James E. Shepard. Weldon, N.C.: Harrell's Ptg. House, 1896. Library of Congress Subject Headings: African American business enterprises Eulogies Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 Race relations -- North Carolina -- Durham -- 19th century American literature -- African American authors Durham (N.C.) -- History Shepherd, James E. (James Edward), 1847-1910 African Americans -- North Carolina -- Social life and customs -- 19th century African Americans -- North Carolina -- Durham -- 19th century African American teachers -- North Carolina -- History -- 19th century Education -- North Carolina -- Social aspects -- History -- 19th century African American poets -- 19th century Poetry -- 19th century Geographic Term: Durham (N.C.) |
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