Early African American student Blanchet K. Bruce.
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Early African American student Blanchet K. Bruce.
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Blanche is recognized as the first African American to graduate from the University of Kansas. In 1885 he earned his A.B. and 1891 his A.M. in education. Bruce was appointed principle of Sumner School in Leavenworth in 1885, retiring in 1939.
Date
1885
Identifier
RG P/ Bruce, Blanchet
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“Early African American student Blanchet K. Bruce.,” KU Libraries Exhibits, accessed April 20, 2024, https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/items/show/6722.