# Up from Slavery — Character guide

> Key figures in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

- [Booker T. Washington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/booker_t_washington.md): The narrator and central figure, born enslaved, who rises to found Tuskegee Institute.
- [General Samuel C. Armstrong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/general_samuel_c_armstrong.md): Founder of Hampton Institute and mentor to Booker T. Washington.
- [Miss Olivia A. Davidson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/miss_olivia_a_davidson.md): Teacher and later wife of Booker T. Washington, key in early Tuskegee development.
- [Mrs. Viola Ruffner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mrs_viola_ruffner.md): Employer of young Booker T. Washington, who taught him discipline and cleanliness.
- [Mrs. Washington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mrs_washington.md): Booker T. Washington's third wife, who assisted in Tuskegee's operations.
- [Frederick Douglass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/frederick_douglass.md): Prominent abolitionist and orator, admired and referenced by Washington.
- [General J. F. B. Marshall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/general_j_f_b_marshall.md): Treasurer of Hampton Institute who supported Washington's early career.
- [Mr. Cleveland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mr_cleveland.md): A benefactor or associate mentioned in fundraising contexts.
- [John Hatcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/john_hatcher.md): A friend or colleague who assisted Washington's efforts.
- [Miss Mary F. Mackie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/miss_mary_f_mackie.md): Teacher at Hampton Institute who influenced Washington's education.
- [Dr. J. L. M. Curry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/dr_curry.md): Educational philanthropist who supported Tuskegee Institute.
- [Mr. Francis J. Garrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mr_francis_j_garrison.md): Abolitionist's son and supporter of African American education.
- [Dr. Donald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/dr_donald.md): A physician or educator mentioned in Washington's narrative.
- [John S. Lincoln](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/lincoln.md): A benefactor or associate of Tuskegee Institute.
- [Mr. George W. Campbell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mr_george_w_campbell.md): A supporter of Tuskegee's founding and early operations.
- [Mr. Lewis Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mr_lewis_adams.md): A local leader who helped establish Tuskegee Institute.
- [Collis P. Huntington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/collis_p_huntington.md): Railroad magnate and philanthropist who donated to Tuskegee.
- [Mr. Andrew Carnegie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mr_andrew_carnegie.md): Industrialist and philanthropist who supported Tuskegee.
- [Sergeant William H. Carney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/sergeant_william_h_carney.md): Civil War hero and Medal of Honor recipient mentioned by Washington.
- [George Washington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/george_washington.md): First U.S. president, referenced as a historical figure.
- [Portia M. Washington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/portia_m_washington.md): Daughter of Booker T. Washington, mentioned in family context.
- [Mr. Warren Logan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mr_warren_logan.md): A colleague or staff member at Tuskegee Institute.
- [President William McKinley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/president_william_mckinley.md): U.S. president who visited Tuskegee Institute.
- [General Lewis Ruffner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/general_lewis_ruffner.md): Husband of Mrs. Viola Ruffner and employer of young Washington.
- [Governor Bullock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/governor_bullock.md): Governor of Alabama who supported Tuskegee's founding.
- [Uncle Jake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/uncle_jake.md): An enslaved man from Washington's childhood memories.
- [Robert Gould Shaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/robert_gould_shaw.md): Union colonel of the 54th Massachusetts, referenced as a hero.
- [Governor Roger Wolcott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/governor_roger_wolcott.md): Massachusetts governor who supported Tuskegee.
- [Mr. Henry O. Tanner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mr_henry_o_tanner.md): African American artist mentioned by Washington.
- [Dr. Hollis B. Frissell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/dr_hollis_b_frissell.md): Principal of Hampton Institute after Armstrong.
- [Dr. Mark Hopkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/dr_mark_hopkins.md): Educator and president of Williams College, referenced as ideal.
- [Amanda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/amanda.md): A woman from Washington's early life, possibly a family member.
- [Susan B. Anthony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/susan_b_anthony.md): Suffragist leader who supported Tuskegee.
- [Mr. William H. Baldwin Jr.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mr_william_h_baldwin_jr.md): Railroad executive and Tuskegee trustee.
- [Papa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/papa.md): Washington's father, mentioned briefly in childhood.
- [W. A. MacCorkle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/w_a_maccorkle.md): West Virginia governor who supported Tuskegee.
- [Mr. John D. Rockefeller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/mr_john_d_rockefeller.md): Oil magnate and philanthropist who donated to Tuskegee.
- [President Eliot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/president_eliot.md): President of Harvard University, referenced as a supporter.

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