University Archives

Title: Elevator - August 11, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)

The writer urges his readers to encourage their children to become mechanics, which broadens their opportunities for employment later in life.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

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

Keywords: apprentice; children; education; employment; improvement; mechanic; trade

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

The material featured on this site is subject to copyright protection unless otherwise indicated. The documents may be reproduced free of charge in any format or medium, provided it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. The source of the material, the University of Detroit Mercy Black Abolitionist Archive, must be identified and the copyright status acknowledged.