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William Herbert Brewster, Sr.
American composer
William Herbert Brewster, Sr. | |
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| Born | (1897-07-02)July 2, 1897 Somerville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | October 15, 1987(1987-10-15) (aged 90) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Roger Williams College |
| Occupation(s) | Baptist minister, composer, dramatist, singer, poet, community leader |
| Years active | 1918–1987 |
| Organization | East Trigg Avenue Baptist Church |
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William Herbert Brewster Sr. - Tennessee Encyclopedia
William Herbert Brewster, Sr. (July 2, 1897 – October 15, 1987) was a 20th century Renaissance man born just outside Memphis, Tennessee. He was a Baptist minister by trade as well as a crucial figure in African American history who made a lasting national impact as a poet, playwright, gospel music composer, orator and civil rights leader.
Early life
Brewster was born in Somerville, Tennessee. A 1922 graduate of Roger Williams College in Nashville, he settled in Memphis in the 1920s; he served as the pastor of Toggle share options ROMUG