Garnet C. Wilkinson
Garnet Crummell Wilkinson (January 10, 1879 – June 15, 1969) was an American educator best known for running the African-American public school system in Washington, DC during segregation. During this time Washington, DC had the reputation of having the best public schools in the nation for African Americans. Wilkinson enjoyed a nearly 50-year career in Washington's public schools and served as assistant superintendent for 30 years. He also favored "separate, but equal" schooling.
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| Born | January 10, 1879 Summerville, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | June 15, 1969 (aged 90) Washington, DC, United States |
| Alma mater | Oberlin College (1902) Howard University (Bachelor of Laws, 1908) |
| Occupation(s) | Educator and School Administrator |
| Spouse(s) | Blanche E. Colder (married 1905) Caroline Manns (married 1948) |
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