University Archives

Title: Colored American - October 5, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer encourages his readers to ensure that their children have a well-rounded education. He suggests a "good English education" with the possibility of apprenticeship afterwards. He emphasizes that this is the best path towards a positive future.

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: apprenticeship; children; education; employment; school; teaching; trade

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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