Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: Dignity of Labor. Title: Elevator - June 16, 1865 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??) The writer encourages young people to strive for obtaining the best jobs possible. Next to education, he finds this endeavor of utmost importance to their individual well-being and the advancement of the race. 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: agriculture; Brother Jonathan steamship; children; education; elevation; employment; farming; industry; occupation; sailors; servitude Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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