Plaque commemorating the Paul Laurence Dunbar home in Dayton, Ohio

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Plaque on home of Paul Laurence Dunbar in Dayton, Ohio states, "Home of Paul Laurence Dunbar. 1872. 1906. "Because I had loved so deeply. Because I had loved so long. God in HIS great compassion gave me a gift of song." Erected by Boy Scouts Y.M.C.A. Troop No. 30. June 27, 1921."
March 3, 1940
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Handwritten on back, "#5 Plaque on Building. From Ohio Archeological & Historical Society. Dept. of State Memorials. Columbus, Ohio."