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Item Type
Image
File
U4
Number
2079
Creation Date
3-12-1971
Description
Photograph: Governor Askew presenting Presidential Commendation to Eartha White. Eartha White with Reuben Askew, Governor of Florida, holding Lane Bryant award citation. Congressman Charles Bennett nominated her for the award. Typed on reverse: Governor Reubin Askew of Florida presents the Commendation Award to Miss Eartha M.M. White from President Richard Nixon for exceptional service to others in the finest American Tradition. Date: March 12, 1971.
Rights Statement
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Keywords
Eartha M. M. White Collection; White, Eartha Mary Magdalene, 1876-1974 -- Archives; African American philanthropists -- Florida -- Jacksonville -- History -- 20th century -- Archives; Clara White Mission -- Founder -- History -- 20th century -- Archives; Old Folks Home (Jacksonville, Fla.) -- Presidents -- History -- 20th century -- Archives; African American women -- Florida -- Jacksonville -- Societies and clubs -- History -- 20th century -- Archives; African Americans -- Florida -- Jacksonville -- Charities -- Archives; African American social activists -- Florida -- Jacksonville -- History -- 20th century -- Archives; White, Eartha Mary Magdalene, 1876-1974 -- Awards -- History -- 20th century -- Photographs; Presidential commendations -- Recipients -- History -- 20th century -- Photographs; Lane Bryant Award -- Recipients -- History -- 20th century -- Photographs; Askew, Reubin O'D., 1928-2014 -- History -- 20th century -- Photographs; Florida. Governor (1971-1979 : Askew) -- History -- 20th century -- Photographs