Samuel W. Starks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Samuel W. Starks

African-American community leader, first black state librarian in the US

Date of Birth: 11-Mar-1866

Place of Birth: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 03-Apr-1908

Profession: librarian

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Samuel W. Starks

  • Samuel W.
  • Starks (March 10, 1866 – April 3, 1908) was an African American community leader who achieved national prominence through his leadership in the fraternal order the Knights of Pythias.
  • Starks was the first African American to serve as a state librarian when he was appointed as the West Virginia state librarian in 1901.

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