Monroe N. Work The Scholar of Tuskegee

Title: Monroe N. Work The Scholar of Tuskegee
Date Modified: 2025-11-06
Description: Born into slavery during the Civil War, George Washington Carver rose to become one of America’s most influential scientists, educators, and humanitarian innovators. After earning degrees in agricultural science from Iowa State University, he was invited by Booker T. Washington in 1896 to lead the Department of Agricultural Instruction at Tuskegee Institute. There, Carver advanced sustainable farming practices, crop diversification, and rural education through initiatives like the Jesup Agricultural Wagon and his Carver Bulletins. His groundbreaking research and lifelong dedication to service continue to inspire through the George Washington Carver Research Center at Tuskegee University.
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"Missionary Review of the World," Volume 45, Number 6, June 1922
94-page document containing more than 10 articles by a variety of contributors, including a 12-page article by Monroe N. Work titled "A Half Century of Progress: A Contrast, The Negro in America in 1866 and in 1922."
A Half Century of Progress: A Contrast, The Negro in America in 1866 and in 1922
12-page document reprinted from Missionary Review of the World. Contains an informational table on the economic, educational, and religious progress of African Americans from 1866 and 1922. Also includes photos and an informational map depicting Black population and education.
Alabama Lynching Records
Four newspaper articles detailing the lynching of negroes from across the state of Alabama in 1901.
Arkansas Lynching Records
Three newspaper articles describing lynchings across the state of Arkansas.
Biographical Information on Monroe N. Work, Edited
Seven pages of typed biographical information on Monroe N. Work, with many edits written in pencil. Undated, but latest date listed is 1932. "For Miss [Jessie] Parkhurst" is written on one page.
California Lynching Record
One record from Susanville, California describing a lynching within the town in 1901.
Florida Lynching Records
Two lynching newspaper articles discussing the lynching that took place in Bartow, Florida in 1901.
Illinois Lynching Record
One newspaper article discussing the a lynching in Carbondale, Illinois in 1901.
Missouri Lynching Records
Two newspaper articles describing the lynching of negroes in the state of Missouri in 1901.
Negro Yearbook 1912
The Negro Yearbooks was an annual encyclopedia of the Negro published at Tuskegee University from 1912-1952. This chapter describes the history of slavery, abolition and freedom in the United States from 1645 to 1865.
Negro Yearbook 1913
The Negro Yearbook was an annual encyclopedia of the Negro published at Tuskegee University from 1912-1952. This chapter details the civil and political status of the Negro before 1865 to the early twentieth century.
Negro Yearbook 1918-1919
The Negro Yearbook was an annual encyclopedia about African Americans, published at Tuskegee University from 1912 to 1952. This chapter focuses on the future of African American music.
Negro Yearbook 1921-1922
The Negro Yearbook was an annual encyclopedia about African Americans, published at Tuskegee University from 1912 to 1952. This chapter details the growth of African American businesses since 1865.
Negro Yearbook 1931-1932
The Negro Yearbook was an annual encyclopedia about African Americans, published at Tuskegee University from 1912 to 1952. This chapter details African Americans in politics since the end of the Civil War.
Negro Yearbook 1937-1938
The Negro Yearbook was an annual encyclopedia of the negro published at Tuskegee University from 1912-1952. This chapter describes the importance of church to the African American community.
Negro Yearbook 1947
The Negro Yearbook was an annual encyclopedia about African Americans, published at Tuskegee University from 1912 to 1952. This chapter contains information on health and housing for African Americans.
Negro Yearbook 1952
The Negro Yearbooks were an annual encyclopedia of the negro published at Tuskegee University from 1912-1952. A chapter describing the Negro in health and medical facilities.
North Carolina Lynching Records
Eight articles from different news outlets describing lynchings that took place across North Carolina in 1901.
Sketch of the Life of Monroe N. Work
Four-page document containing biographical information about Monroe N. Work, such as his early life, education, professional accomplishments, and membership in organizations. The summary ends with an overview of Work's relationship with his wife, Florence Henderson Work.
Tennessee Lynching Records
Two newspaper articles describing the lynchings across the state of Tennessee.
Virginia Lynching Records
Two articles that are describing lynchings that took place in Virginia and West Virginia in 1901.
Work, Monroe Nathan, Educator-Editor
One-page document containing biographical information about Monroe N. Work, such as his education, work experience, membership in organizations, and professional accomplishments. Undated, but latest date listed is 1928. Written for inclusion in Who's Who in Colored America.