The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-14

EDWARD N. BRAWtEv-A vhsoIosisn and veushsr-
usIs-Ie73l-for nearly hundred years. here in this
country, the Negro race has shown keen aptitude for
Among these leaders Edward Brawley. :. Born Of
free parents in Charleston, South Carolina in S5l
Graduated from Bucknell College in 1872.
THOMAS GREEN BEyHuNE, blind ToM"-one Of Musles
Most Noted s4e-l soel-Those of older
generation are thoroughly familiar with the and
fame Of Blind Tom, of musics greatest prodges.
-. Blind Tom was born blind, slave, near Colum-
bus, Georgia. BY the time he four he was play
ing the piano. and shortly afterward able exc
cute perfectly any musical composition he heard.
Or. pANiEl MALE WILLIAMS First Surgeon 20 Moks
Successful opsresen on the Hsmsn Hssrt-tisss-issi
Daniel Hale Williams. was born in Holidaysburg,
Pa 4. Attended Hare's Classical Academy, North
western University. Aided in the founding of
Provident Hospital in Chicago. Gained fame in
1898 for his successful operation the human heart
MT. MAyzrticER-Iuvsnser Of ths Lasting Moehine-
Oss7-Jsse)- Born in Dutch Guiana, Jan E. Mattel
iger came TO the United States very young man.
Matzeigers machine for attaching soes to shoes was
the first appliance of It's kind and revolutonzed shoe
manufacture.
COLONEL eHARlfs vouNc-A Distinguished oHsesr and
West Point orsdvafs = tIse4-I97o) Charles Young
W
ated from the United States Military Academy West
Point, in 1889. receiving his commission as Second
Lieutenant in the 10th Cavalry. Served as Major in
the SpanishAmercan War. Captain in 1901, Major
in 1902, Lieutenant Colonel in 1916.
JosEpH c. PRICE orosov and Educator ss4-ise3)-
Joseph C. Price for himself singular reputation
for eloquence and public spirit Born in Elizabeth
City, NJ c. He attended an Episcopal School in his
home town, taught in Wilson and Shaw University
~. -.
was valedictorian. Accepted the Presidency of the
proposed Livingston College. Raised $4,000 for
the school during tour of the British Isles.
EcBIRr AUSTIN BERn WILLIAMS One Of Americas
creossa Come dans- Il s7e-Ioz7)-"Be Williams
one of Americas greatest comedians was born in New
Providence, Nassau, British Bahama Islands in 1876
Studied Civil Engineering but his desire for the
stage took him from his work. And in 1895 he joined
George Walker in partnership, which made famous
Enslish-speaking world Played command per.
Torrance nc Buckingham Palace in 1902 "A featured
attraction of "Ziegfeld Follies" for seven years
Universally admired and loved.
cHARirs 8. cilpIN-A werIs-reuov, Ae,or-usz,-
is3ol- Charles S. Gilpin was born in Richmond Viz
ginia, in 1872. His first occupation was that of
printers devil on the Richmond Planet Was one
of the organizers of the Pekn Players Of Chicago In
1906 Gilpin selected by the Drama League of
New York as one of the leading actors of the wear
1921. Gained fame throughout the world for his
acting in Emperor Jones'.
MRS. MAGGIE LENA WAlkrR- Bvsinsss and Fra,.r,.i
Leuder- ~ ee6-Is34l Maggie Lena Walker was one
OF the most conspicuous women that the Negro race
has produced. Born in Richmond, Virginia and
educated IN the Richmond Normal School she beean
her career as school teacher She left teaching 10
become executive secreary-treasurer Of the ndepend
ent Order of ST. Luke. In 1908 she founded and
became president Of the ST. Luke Bank and Trust Com
pany Of Virginia. Her amazing versatility and
ability Is indicated by the following Offices which she
held: Trustee. Virginia Union University :. Editor.
Sc. Lukes Herald Director, National Tfain;nr
School for Girls Lincoln Heights d. c. D;ree,oss
Virginia Industrial School, Peaks, Virginia.
On JANIS ptRHAM-Amsries's First Rseoonirsd N..x.
physieiun- tt1t7-isi7I- James Derham was ho,c 4,
Philadephia over decade before the American Revo
luton. Still Just young lad, he was purchased bv
physician, tor whom he began to perform m;no,
duties in medical capacity He was sold -
another physician and here he began laying a fouods
ton IN medicine. His education and profr;ec~,
enabled him to win his freedom He set up prse,;e.
IN New Orleans. and soon smassed fortune