Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: Colored Orphan Asylum. Title: Colored American - October 28, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer offers a description and commentary on the Colored Orphan Asylum. He asks his readers to participate in its success by offering their time, money, and donations of food and clothing. 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: children; Church; institution Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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