Title: Elevator - July 21, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The editor lists the names of African American butchers who were not afraid to participate in the July 4th parade even though there was opposition to their presence from other groups. He includes brief advertising for establishments that also participated.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Elevator - October 20, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer offers a review of a performance of Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice" by providing some history surrounding the play's timeframe. He focuses mostly on the experience of Jews in Italy during this time. He associates the oppression of the Jews with racial oppression in the U.S.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)