University Archives

Title: Colored American - March 3, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor informs his readers of the passing of Mr. Samuel Emlin. He talks about the money Mr. Emlin left in his will to be used towards the education of African American youth.

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: benevolence; education; elevation; endowment; finances; fund; legacy; philanthropist; Samuel Emlin; youth

People: Emlin, Samuel

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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