University Archives

Title: Colored American - March 2, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

A humorous look at a noticeable lack of locks on the doors of African American houses. The writer compares the types of door fastening mechanisms and door knobs to the lives of those who live within the houses.

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: humor; living conditions; security

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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