Albert King Hawkes
American optometrist
About Albert King Hawkes
Lived 1848 – 1916 (aged 68). Albert King Hawkes was an American.
Albert King Hawkes (June 1848 – November 1916) was an optometrist, inventor, and philanthropist and proponent of children's libraries in rural Georgia towns. Several Hawkes Children's Library buildings were constructed from his advocacy and charitable work. Some of the libraries included theaters.
Hawkes Children's Library (Roswell, Georgia)
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Who was Albert King Hawkes?
American optometrist
When was Albert King Hawkes born?
Albert King Hawkes was born on 1 June 1848.
When did Albert King Hawkes die?
Albert King Hawkes died on 1 November 1916.
What nationality was Albert King Hawkes?
Albert King Hawkes was American.
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