University Archives

Title: Colored American - October 21, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer encourages his readers to attend a fair that is being presented in an effort to raise funds for a local church.

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

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Fund raisers (Persons); Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: charity; Colored Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia; contributions; fund raiser; New York

Organization: Colored Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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