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Mr. Cleveland

A benefactor or associate mentioned in fundraising contexts.

minor

First appearance: xii raising money

Mr. Cleveland shows up with force in XIV: The Atlanta Exposition Address. The page is where that presence becomes real.

President Grover Cleveland sends a letter praising the address, later visits the Negro Building at the Exposition, and is described as simple, great, and without color prejudice.
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In XIV: The Atlanta Exposition Address: President Grover Cleveland sends a letter praising the address, later visits the Negro Building at the Exposition, and is described as simple, great, and without color prejudice.

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BTBooker T. Wash…PWPresident Will…MCMr. Cleveland

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporters and Benefactors
  • Protagonist

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  • Closing

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See Mr. Cleveland in xii raising money