Garnet C. Wilkinson

Garnet Crummell Wilkinson (January 10, 1879 – June 15, 1969) was an American educator best known for running the African-American public school system in Washington, DC during segregation. At the time Washington, DC had the reputation of having the best public schools in the nation for African Americans.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 10, 1879
Birth place
South Carolina , Summerville South Carolina , United States
Date of deathJune 15, 1969
Place of death
Washington D.C. , United States
Education
Oberlin College
Howard University

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  1. http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/1330