Throughout the fall season, the Oakland History Center will be hosting several exhibits commemorating local figures that shaped the city, including Marcus Foster, the influential former superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District.
The center, part of the Oakland Public Library, maintains a collection of manuscripts, photographs, news clippings and other materials that assist in the research of the city’s history and is complimented by occasional lectures, programs and exhibits such as the one on Marcus Foster, titled “Dr. Marcus Foster: Making Oakland Schools Work,” which opened Tuesday.
Continue reading for free
Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.
Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.