Dr. Alva Curtis Garrott earned degrees in Pharmacy and Dentistry at Howard University in Washington, D. C. before bringing his family to Los Angeles in 1901, becoming this city's first Negro dentist. Studio portrait of Dr. Alva Garrott and Lillie Garrott (former Lillie Dejarnette / De Jarnette).
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African American dentists Garrott, Lilli, D., 1871-1916 Garrott, Alva C. (Alva Curtis), 1866-1952
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