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Is there a colored library in your district
Are there any books by there
Give the names of newspapers and
editors in the district
on colored subscribers.
Are there any books written by Negroes
in your district? Are they in the public library?
What
are peculiar toor associated
withyour district? Tell of
most important stories as completely as
you can.
Has any poetry peculiar to the Negro
been written?
Do you find any contribution
having been made to journals or periodicals
Have any stories found in this district
ever been published in any way
Do the children in the public schools show
tendency to compose poetry or write prose
Do the teachers in the public schools show
ability for writing or composing poetry
What work of fiction, poetry, plays, or other
literary works of value have been written in
or concerned with your district or locality?