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Rebecca H. Lester

1864–1928

United States

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Rebecca Hurt Lester was an entrepreneur, clubwoman and civic leader in Nashville, Tennessee. She served as treasurer of the Tennessee Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. She was appointed to the Davidson County Colored Women division of the Council of National Defense in various capacities during World War I. Mrs.

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