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Title: Pa.’s highest court will ‘right an ancient wrong’
Author: Homes, Kristin E.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Date: 10/20/2010
Folder/Item #: Atkinson, Nolan N., Jr.; 2
Notes: Picture
Abstract: At the prodding of Mr. Atkinson the Pennsylvania court will present a certificate confirming George Vashon’s admission to the Pennsylvania bar 163 years after he was first denied because of his color.