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Item information

Title:
William Ratliffe and His Home
Description:
Transcribed from information with negative: William Ratliffe and his home, Wadesboro, #3, Anson [County]; William was a tenant farmer who worked on shares for a number of years. Saved his earnings and bought a farm. Build a good house, raised and educated six children. Is good citizen, respected by White and colored. Advises his people to be honest, hard working and to save what they make.
Topics:
Community and Extension
Subjects:
African American farmers
Farmhouses
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
ua023_007-007-bx0025-008-004
Photographer:
Cameron, J. W. more info on Cameron, J. W. 
Created Date:
Genre:
News photographs
Location:
Wadesboro (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs