Progress and Achievements of the Colored People / Containing the Story of the Wonderful Advancement of the Colored Americans—the Most Marvelous in the History of Nations—Their Past Accomplishments, Together With Their Present-day Opportunities and a Glimpse Into the Future for Further Developments—the Dawn of a Triumphant Era. A Handbook for Self-improvement Which Leads to Greater Success

by Kelly Miller; Joseph R. Gay

ACCURACY OF MIND AND HAND
Drafting Class of young men receiving a course in mechanical drawing, qualifying them for making working plans of machinery, vehicles, buildings, etc. Hampton Institute.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Developing talent and taste in the art of millinery, an industry for women. A class at Spellman’s Seminary, Atlanta, Ga.

UNIVERSITY GIRLS
A class of ornamental workers at Wiley University, Texas.

LEARNING TO BE HOME MAKERS
A cooking class, canning fruit at Hampton Institute. The girls are learning the art of becoming good housewives.

AN ARTISTIC AND USEFUL VOCATION
A class receiving instructions in the art of dressmaking in the training school at Hampton Institute.