Louis B. Toomer: A Struggle for Equality

Authors

• Lance Perlman

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Description

Mr. Louis B. Toomer was an early civil rights activist in post-Civil War Savannah. Although born in Charleston, South Carolina, Toomer was a moving force of reform in Savannah for blacks. He entered politics in 1870, and, despite holding only one office, remained politically active throughout his life. As for other occupations, Mr. Toomer worked for the Postal Service, taught at a local school, and co-founded and edited newspapers. Louis was married, had several children, and was a devout Christian.

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Publication Date

Fall 1992

Recommended Citation

Perlman, Lance, "Louis B. Toomer: A Struggle for Equality" (1992). Savannah Biographies. 123.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sav-bios-lane/123