Anna Cooper and Nannie Burroughs: Educating head, heart, and hand in the early 20th century African American community

Jovita Ross-Gordon; LaVerne Gyant

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Anna Cooper and Nannie Burroughs: Educating head, heart, and hand in the early 20th century African American community

Authors

- Jovita Ross-Gordon
- Penn State University
- LaVerne Gyant
- Penn State University

Abstract

The contributions and holistic educational philosophies of Anna Cooper and Nannie Burroughs are examined as examples of the "neglected histories" of adult education. Also discussed are their perspectives on issues of race and gender.

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How to Cite: Ross-Gordon, J. & Gyant, L. (1993) “Anna Cooper and Nannie Burroughs: Educating head, heart, and hand in the early 20th century African American community”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(1993).