Title: Elevator - October 20, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer tells his readers about job opportunities for newly freed slaves in California. He suggests that the railroad could offer jobs for many freed men.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 16, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer suggests that income can be made from selling burning fuel. He briefly outlines how one can make a profit from a small investment this way.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 16, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments on the findings regarding occupations of African Americans in New York City published in the 1860 census.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)