University Archives

Speaker or author: Powell, William P.

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

Speech promoting and encouraging the education of African American children.

Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 525 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1851

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: children; education; Free Academy; legislation; school; teachers

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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