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Painting of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar: 150 years

February 3, 2022

Paul Laurence Dunbar was one of the first African American literary figures to gain national critical acclaim. On May 2, 1992, Wright State University’s main library was renamed in recognition of Dunbar's significant literary contributions, importance to Dayton, and friendship with Wilbur and Orville Wright for whom the University is named.

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