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African-American Bert McDonald and his mother, Mrs. Watson McDonald, at University of Southern California Law School graduation, Los Angeles, June 1924. Bert, who was USC's first African-American Law School graduate, is wearing cap and gown. His mother is wearing a dark velvet dress with hat. The photograph was taken outside on the sidewalk near some steps.
African Americans African Americans--History--1877-1964 College graduates Academic costume McDonald, Bert Watson McDonald, Mrs University of Southern California. Law School Educational facilities
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