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Title: Harvard Class of 1924: Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Report
Description: Cambridge, MA, Harvard College, 1949. Hardcover. Octavo. Hardcover. Bound in red cloth with gilt titles. Book ix, 966, 248 pages : portraits. The Harvard University class of 1924 is notable for including individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, including civil rights, journalism, and public service. One prominent figure from this class is Edwin Bush Jourdain Jr. who served as a civil rights activist and journalist. He was known for his work in the Black press and his role as the first Black alderman in Evanston, Illinois. Notable Alumni: Edwin Bush Jourdain Jr.: A civil rights activist, journalist, and public servant. He was the first Black alderman in Evanston, Illinois, and later became the first Black assistant state superintendent of public instruction in Illinois. Charles Hamilton Houston: A lawyer known for his work in the civil rights movement, particularly his role in challenging Jim Crow laws. He was a friend of Jourdain and played a key role in the 20th-century fight for equal citizenship rights. Robert Tyre (Bobby) Jones Jr.: A renowned golfer who won the national amateur golf tournament while still an undergraduate at Harvard. The Harvard Athletic Committee conferred an "H" upon him for his achievements, though he never played on the college golf team. G. Damp staining to rear board. Heavy rubbing and fading to the boards and spine titles.

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