Punishing Free “Negroes”

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This newspaper states that it is ‘published every morning, by Joseph B. Morss and Wm H. Brewster at No. 11, Cornhill,” consists largely of ads for eduction such as schools for young ladies. An article on p. 2 titled “Free...

Praise for Black Troops in Civil War

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Boston Daily Advertiser Newspaper, June 21, 1864 with article on “Military Affairs,” which describes the advance of General Hunter’s column up the valley of the Shenandoah. This lengthy article ends by describing the “Efficiency of negro troops.” “Their losses were...

“Patty-Jo ‘n Ginger” cartoon

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Fascism Philosphy Communism Leftist Patti-Jo ‘n Ginger cartoon in “The New Masses.” Patti-Jo was a cartoon by Jackie Ormes, the first Black woman cartoonist in a syndicated newspaper. The cartoon here was reproduced from the Pittsburgh Courier, July 12, 1947...

NEGRO VOTING BILL PASSES – DES MOINES REGISTER

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Des Moines Register, May 27, 1965, pp. 1 & 7 Des Moines Register front page headline: “Negro Voting Bill Passes: Protests by Southerners Go Unheeded, Iowa’s 2 Senators In 77-19 Majority” articles begins: “Amid echoes of a bitter Southern assault,...

“Rallies protest Emmet Till Acquittal”

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Chicago American newspaper, September 27, 1955, p. 17. Rallies Protest Till Acquittal, Till mentioned on inside with photos of Mother-Mamie Bradley, and Father-John Carthan. Article about Chicago rally staged by the Metropolitan Community Church in Chicago.

Dred Scott issue

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Issue of the National Anti-Slavery Standard newspaper from March 1, 1856. There are a total of 4 pages. Includes story of Dred Scott titled “Important Suit Before the Supreme Court: Dred Scot vs. John F. A. Sanford” The article begins...