Mary McLeod Bethune

Mary McLeod Bethune, the National Youth Administration (NYA) Director of the Division of Negro Affairs, after whom NYA Camp Bethune was named, in her office; circa 1938.

Older African-American woman seated at her desk with reflection in mirror behind her

Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

Media

Time Period

Early Twentieth Century (1901 - 1940)

Category

Civil Rights and Social Change / Early Twentieth Century / Race

Type

Person

Race & Ethnicity

African American

Gender

Female

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