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Exploring the Divisions of White Schools in Washington, DC in 1907

Take a look back in time to explore the divisions of white schools in Washington, DC in 1907. This fascinating map was published by the Evening Star on June 13th, 1907

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map of white school divisions - 1907
map of white school divisions - 1907

This is a fascinating map from another era. It shows the divisions in Washington for white schools, published by the Evening Star on June 13th, 1907.

map of white school divisions - 1907
map of white school divisions – 1907 (Library of Congress)

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