Black Abolitionist Archive

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Title: Elevator - April 7, 1865 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??) The editor expands on the newspaper's prospectus. He emphasizes the belief that all American citizens are equal members of the United States, regardless of their color or country of origin. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: citizenship; government; liberty; nationality; newspaper; politics; Prospectus Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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