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Dr. Hollis B. Frissell

Principal of Hampton Institute after Armstrong.

minor

Also known as the Rev. Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, Dr. Frissell

First appearance: xv the secret of success in public speaking

Dr. Hollis B. Frissell's tie to General Samuel C. Armstrong is one of the pressures that moves Up from Slavery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Instructor at Hampton who taught Washington during his time there.
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Dr. Hollis B. Frissell first appears in 0018 xv the secret of success in public speaking.

With General Samuel C. Armstrong (professional): Dr. Frissell succeeded General Armstrong as principal of Hampton Institute and continued his educational mission.

In VII: Early Days at Tuskegee: Instructor at Hampton who taught Washington during his time there.

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