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Josephine Dibble Murphy
Josephine Dibble Murphy (July 31, 1888 - October 1974) was an American educator, community leader, and activist. She is best known for her exemplary community leadership in education and service, especially within the Atlanta branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, the NAACP, and the Atlanta University Alumni Association. Josephine believed, "If there is to be any future to peace in the world all races must learn to live together with mutual respect each for the other". Biography Early life Josephine Dibble Murphy was born on July 31, 1888, in Camden, South Carolina to Sallie Rebecca Lee Dibble and Eugene Dibble. She was one of three Dibble children. While in Camden, Murphy attended private institution, Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy. Josephine later went on to pursue higher education at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from the university in 1909 with a degree in education. Family life Following her collegiate experience, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camden, South Carolina
Camden is the largest city and county seat of Kershaw County, South Carolina. The population was 7,764 in the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Camden is the oldest inland city in South Carolina, and home to the Carolina Cup and the National Steeplechase Museum. Geography Camden is located in the Midlands of South Carolina, in the south-central part of Kershaw County. It sits on the northeast side of the Wateree River, a south-flowing tributary of the Santee River. According to the United States Census Bureau, Camden has a total area of , of which are land and , or 6.21%, are water. U.S. Route 521 runs through downtown as Broad Street, leading southeast to Sumter, and north to Charlotte, North Carolina. US 601 runs with US 521 through downtown, leading north with US 521 to Kershaw, and south on its own to St. Matthews and to Orangeburg. US Route 1 (DeKalb Street) intersects with US 521 and 601 in downtown, lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
