1906 photo of Paul Laurence Dunbar leaning on his hand.
Entrance of the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial.
Photo by: Chris Light/Wikimedia | CC BY-SA 3.0
American poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) left a profound legacy with his 400+ works, including 12 poetry books. Among his many accolades, Dunbar was one of the first African American writers to gain international fame and was the first African American honored with a state memorial in Ohio. In 1904, Dunbar bought this home for his mother in Dayton, Ohio, and as his health deteriorated from tuberculosis, he lived there until his death. In 1936, the house was dedicated as a memorial to Dunbar by the Ohio General Assembly, and two years later, it was opened to the public. The house features some of Dunbar’s belongings, including his desk and chair, his bicycle (a gift from the Wright brothers), and the ceremonial sword given to him by President Theodore Roosevelt. After 65 years, the house was restored and returned to its previous condition.
1906 photo of Paul Laurence Dunbar leaning on his hand.
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