Washington and Lee University Removes Slaveholder’s Name From Building

Upon his death, John Robinson left his estate, farm, and 73 slaves to what is now Washington and Lee University. In 1836, the college sold the slaves and used the money to build Robinson Hall. Now the university is removing Robinson’s name from the building which will now honor the school’s first Bl...

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Published inThe Journal of blacks in higher education
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York BruCon Publishing Company 20.11.2018
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Lee, Robert E (1807-1870)
White supremacy
United States > US
Virginia
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Summary:Upon his death, John Robinson left his estate, farm, and 73 slaves to what is now Washington and Lee University. In 1836, the college sold the slaves and used the money to build Robinson Hall. Now the university is removing Robinson’s name from the building which will now honor the school’s first Black student.
ISSN:2326-6023