# Portia M. Washington — Up from Slavery character guide

> Portia M. Washington in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Portia

**First appearance:** 0014-xi-making-their-beds-before-they-could-lie-on-them

## Who they are

Daughter of Booker T. Washington, mentioned in family context.

## Relationships

### [Booker T. Washington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/booker_t_washington)

_family_

Portia M. Washington was Booker T. Washington's daughter, and he had a close, affectionate relationship with her.

## In the story

### [Anxious Days and Sleepless Nights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/ix-anxious-days-and-sleepless-nights)

Born during Washington's marriage to Fannie N. Smith, mentioned as his child.

### [XV: The Secret of Success in Public Speaking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/xv-the-secret-of-success-in-public-speaking)

Mentioned as one of Washington's children with whom he enjoys evening story time.

### [Europe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/xvi-europe)

Booker's oldest daughter, studying dressmaking and instrumental music, already teaching at Tuskegee.

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