Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: The New Public School Building. Title: Pacific Appeal - February 20, 1864 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer briefly discusses the opening of a new school for African American children. A bill before the state Senate which is expected to become law will provide for the education of all children in California regardless of race. 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: Board of Education; California; children; education; government; school; School Bill; School Law; school-house Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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