Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: A Reading Room. Title: Colored American - February 10, 1838 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The editor announces that the newspaper is considering establishing a reading room for the community. This space would provide a common place for learning, encourage intellectual support, and discourage idleness and vice. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: Committee of Publication; community; education; facility; learning; library; public space Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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