On the record
The Negro who expects to remain a coachman should learn the proper dress for a coachman, and learn how to care for horses and vehicles in the most approved manner.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
Washington emphasizes the importance of professionalism and skill in domestic roles.
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