University Archives

Title: Colored American - September 19, 1840

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

Brief overview of the National Reform Convention held in New Haven. Although the motivation to hold this convention was strong, the attendance was light.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: convention; elevation; meeting; New Haven; reform

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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