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Descriptive Record Enlarge Image1891-1924
1891
Born January 15, Notasulga, Alabama
1892
Family moves to Eatonville, Florida
1897
Father, John Hurston, elected mayor
1904
Mother, Lucy Potts, dies
1905
Father remarries
Leaves home, living largely in Jacksonville, Florida
1915
Moves to Memphis, Tennessee
1916
Works as a maid for Gilbert and Sullivan troupe
1917
Works as a waitress in Baltimore, Maryland, and enters Morgan Academy
1918
Graduates from Morgan Academy
Father dies
Enters Howard University in Washington, D.C.
1920
Receives associate degree from Howard University
1921
Publishes first short stories
Building and courtyard at Howard University. Theodor Horydczak, photographer. Circa 1920-circa 1950. Theodor Horydczak Collection. From the Prints and Photographs Division. Reproduction#: LC-H814-T01-2189-001 DLC