Post Civil War HBCU University Of Atlanta Diploma 1877. Signed ByPres. E. A Ware

  

This rare piece of history is a post-Civil War diploma from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), specifically the University of Atlanta, dating back to 1877. It is a valuable addition to any collection of Black Americana, particularly for those interested in the educational history of African Americans in the United States. The diploma is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Black community and serves as a reminder of the important role that HBCUs have played in the advancement of African Signed by the first university president E.

This diploma was issued in 1877 the year of the Missouri compromise. Hayes withdrew federal troops from the south and left newly freed slaves back at the mercy of there former slave masters.