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Schomburg is remembered specifically for his incredible collection of books, manuscripts, and materials relating to Black history and culture. In 1926, the New York Public Library purchased this collection from Schomburg with a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation. #harlem
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Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (January 24, 1874 – June 10, 1938) Schomburg was a writer, bibliophile, and historian dedicated to the collection and amplification of the artistic and academic work of people of African descent.
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Named for Arturo Schomburg, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture was founded in 1925 and named a National Historic Landmark in 2017.
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