Marcus A. Foster (1923-1973) was a a progressive, innovative educator who rose to national prominence as the first African-American superintendent of schools in Oakland, California. The collection spans the years 1941-1975, and includes administrative documents, professional certifications, printed materials, photographs, newspaper articles and ceremonial attire, with the bulk of the material pertaining to the years 1968-1974.
Dates: 1941-1975 (bulk 1968-1974)
Collection number: MS 149
Creator: Marcus A. Foster Education Institute
Collection Size: 5.5 linear feet (1 box + 2 oversized boxes)
Guide to the Marcus A. Foster Collection
Available at the African American Museum & Library at Oakland (AAMLO)
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