University Archives

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 13, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The editor thanks those who have contributed clothing to the poor in his area. He tells his readers, however, that there is no longer a need for donations of clothing but that they could use medical aid at this point instead.

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: aid; charity; clothing; contributions; donations; New York; refugees; Whitestown; women

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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