University Archives

Title: Pacific Appeal - December 26, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer tells his readers that Christmas was celebrated this year with several churches offering special services. He notes that it seemed the "temperance principle" offered "visible improvement" over Christmas' past.

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: celebration; Christianity; Church; holiday; temperance

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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