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Title: Colored American - February 10, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor announces that the newspaper is considering establishing a reading room for the community. This space would provide a common place for learning, encourage intellectual support, and discourage idleness and vice.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - July 20, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to read more in order to keep current with scientific and social advances. But he also encourages them to read more in order to continue to educate themselves (both spiritually and socially) and to reinforce the solid connection with their community.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - December 8, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer alerts his readers to an upcoming performance by poet Eliza Pittsinger, and vocalist A. Pindell.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - July 21, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives a review of a public poetry reading performed by Angela Starr King.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - November 24, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives a review of poetry readings that he attended.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - September 8, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
A short announcement of upcoming lectures and the possibility of a library available at a local "reading room."
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column