Letitia Woods Brown (October 24, 1915 – August 3, 1976) was an African American researcher and historian. Earning a master's degree in 1935 from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in 1966 from Harvard University, she served as a researcher and historian for over four decades and became one of the first black woman to earn a PhD from Harvard University in history. As a teacher, … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Black History Facts
Letitia Woods Brown
Monday Open Thread: Prominent Black Historians
Letitia Woods Brown (1915-1976) was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. The Woods family had a long history in education. Her maternal great grandfather Lewis Adams was one of conceivers and founders of Tuskegee Institute. Her parents were both instructors at Tuskegee and her early life revolved around the intellectual pursuits of student life at Tuskegee. … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Prominent Black Historians
Monday Open Thread: Prominent Black Historians
Letitia Woods Brown (1915-1976) was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. The Woods family had a long history in education. Her maternal great grandfather Lewis Adams was one of conceivers and founders of Tuskegee Institute. Her parents were both instructors at Tuskegee and her early life revolved around the intellectual pursuits of student life at Tuskegee. Letitia matriculated to … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Prominent Black Historians