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4 1 Benjamin Banneker? Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught mathematical genius, a free black born in Maryland, who contributed to the fields of science, mathematics*j$and political affairs. Benjamin's mnthftr wag the daughter of Molly^ Welsh. an PnrvlicVi coruont on/4 o cIovp u/hnm chft haH Kr\noVit RannaVv -the slave, was said to have been the son of an African king. Molly had been accused of a crime and had been exiled to America, being forced to work as a servant for seven years to pay for her passage. After she worked out her freedom, she was able to buy a ? - sinail farm, and to help hwwwh it, site bought two slaves. Later on, she freed them both, and married the one named Bannaky. Their name was anglicized to Banneker. Four children were born to the marriage,- and the^ldest, Mary, was the mother of Benjamin. Benjamin was a precocious child. At the age of 4, he was learning to read the Bible. In 1737, his father, Robert, bought a 120-acre farm. In 1759, he died, leaving 72 acres to his wife and son, and the balance to his three daughters. By this time, Benjamin was an excellent farmer, as well as a * self-taught mathematician, having educated himself by borrowing books from a neighbor. , >. ? At the age of 60, and for a period of over 10 years, he published an almanac th'at'providedjnformation about the sun, moon, and tides. Thomas Jefferson was so impressed witlftfie almanac that he sent copies to French scientists, and wrote to Banneker telling him of his high regard for his work. Banneker constructed a clock, which was all of his own invention. He hand-carved out of wood each moving part, using a small watch as a model. - - - A man who lived alone, cooking his own food, and washing htif own clothing. Bannker never married. Chosen by George Washington as one of th$ designers of the nation's Capital, he had been described as a man of dignified dress and appearance. He died Oct. 25, 1806, one month short of his 75th birthday. ?Norman N. Barbee |downtown and parkview I SUPER BOOT I I SPECIALS I ^ " Suedes, Leathers - V Crinkles MP . I.. Many^tyles I Colors to I Choose From ^t';:: II { W\ MOTHER. - DAUGHTER I I I v9 STORE INSTON-SALEM CHRONICLE Hugh ? At A 4 y Nostalgia, merry making and large crowds are expected To Uigtffigtrt the annual Homecoming observance. at A&T State University October 28 through Nov. 2. More than 20.000 visitors. alumni and friends of the University, are expected to participate?in The gala festivities on and off the campus. 4 ^ LhmJ -.v^VWC M?i<W<? B? ^1 Ifl \ fl H ^ yv v f ?T Crowd Exp< t T Homecc The theme for this year's event is "Once in a Lifetime: The Good Ttmes.'v For the students, the emphasis will be on the look of the 1940's. including the annual coronation of the student queen on Thursday night. A&T's alumni will generate a lot of the activity, beginning with Ihe chartering nf plana^"busses anil trains~*1'ilow "StfCh"-' M ^ ? ? V ? areas as Detroit, New York City, Washington, D.C., bH|w l^wi j^ *Hjlwjii^jjj^~fc|^^fc ~ ;yWA.: STVENI 1 Kitty Ha* V set in wl rust strif large Sleeveles L Cardigan BEAUTI PANTS! Mtintor t V VMI l%VV \ \ binations. m. MM % Page 5 acted >ming Atlanta, Newark, N.J. and Baltimore. "There is no doubt that this year's observance will exceed all of the others," said James t. oartieid, general chairman? of the celebration. The alumni activities will include a "Miss Alumni" and a "Miss Gate City" contest, > the chancellor's breakfast, the the Homecoming worship service on Nov. 3. <*&$ 11 >TQN?S*ilM,Wt I ?..?j ? *?? c f9 40 /L Jki* //"/I ERSTHAT I rO THE RIBSI I nk's durene sweater hite with green and l| >e& Small, medium, H *Shell $14 | $18 I o 1*111 m. m a mm^ H irwUT UEIAILCU Jreen or Rust com- I Sizes 5 to 13. $16 DOWNTOWN I REYNOLDA MANOR I * PARKWAY PLAZA NORTttlDE W * .
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