Description: I have a file of old school papers that I kept in my basement and I discovered that they are moldy. Is there anything I can do about it at this point?
Description: George Keate (1729–1797) was a first cousin of Elizabeth Macie and Henrietta Maria Walker. He served as a trustee of Walker’s marriage settlement, and was therefore involved in all subsequent legal matters, including those described in the Hungerford Deed. Keate was the son of George Keate the elder, the younger brother of John Keate (Macie and Walker’s father).
Description: Curator Keith E. Melder's efforts to create the first permanent exhibit on African American history at the National Museum of American History was successful, but its journey faced difficulties and hatred from the public.