# Dr. Mark Hopkins — Up from Slavery character guide

> Dr. Mark Hopkins in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Hopkins

**First appearance:** 0006-iii-the-struggle-for-an-education

## Who they are

Educator and president of Williams College, referenced as ideal.

## Relationships

### [General Samuel C. Armstrong](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/general_samuel_c_armstrong)

_professional_

Dr. Mark Hopkins was a prominent educator and president of Williams College, who corresponded with General Armstrong about educational philosophy.

### [George Washington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/george_washington)

_social_

Dr. Mark Hopkins and George Washington had a respectful acquaintance through educational circles.

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