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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.
—making, with other amounts added since, a substantial
testimonial of over two hundred and fifty dollars. The china
was especially appropriate, as it recognized the merits of
Mrs. Crogman, who is also a graduate of Atlanta Univer¬
sity, and who, in her character and services as his help¬
meet, and as queen of one of the most refined and cultured
homes, and as the mother of seven most promising chil¬
dren, is worthy of no less honor than the Professor him¬
self.
Prof. Crogman expressed his thanks in behalf of himself
and wife in one of the felicitous speeches for which he is
noted, referring to the occasion as one of the happiest of
his life.
This story of his life shows something of the adverse
circumstances under which he has labored, the manhood
scholarship, usefulness to his race and humanity, and the
honor his indefatigable industry, perseverance, hard work,
and Christian faith have achieved, and points the way to
every aspiring youth, however lowly and unfavorable his
circumstances.
It remains simply to continue this sketch to the present.
Since the publication of the foregoing article, Prof. Crog¬
man has continued in the work of his chair in Clark Uni¬
versity.
The General Conference of the M. E. Church of 1892
provided for a University Senate, to be composed of fifteen
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