Sadie Alexander (1898-1989), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Interviewed by: Marcia McAdoo Greenlee, January 26, 1977.
Dates
- 1976-1981
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
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Conditions Governing Use
No part of this transcript may be quoted for publication without the written permission of both Sadie Alexander's heirs and the Director of the Schlesinger Library.
Extent
7 linear feet ((7 cartons) plus 353 audiotapes)Biographical / Historical
In 1921 (second in order of graduation) one of the first three black women in the United States ever to receive the Ph.D. degree; first black woman to earn a law degree from University of Pennsylvania; first woman to practice law in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; second woman to hold position of Assistant City Solicitor in Philadelphia; secretary of National Urban League, New York City, for 25 years.
Repository Details
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