A Short History of the American NegroMacmillan, 1939 - 288 pages |
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Page 103
... known as benefit societies . These were first confined to small groups of persons well known to one another , thus being genuinely fraternal . They imposed an initiation fee and monthly dues , and gave help in sickness , with the ...
... known as benefit societies . These were first confined to small groups of persons well known to one another , thus being genuinely fraternal . They imposed an initiation fee and monthly dues , and gave help in sickness , with the ...
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... known as having the best places in their line of business in their respective cities . John Julius , of Pittsburgh , was the proprietor of a brilliant place called Concert Hall . It was here that a reception was held in 1840 for ...
... known as having the best places in their line of business in their respective cities . John Julius , of Pittsburgh , was the proprietor of a brilliant place called Concert Hall . It was here that a reception was held in 1840 for ...
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... known as the Freed- men's Bureau . This agency was to have control of all matters relating to refugees and freedmen . Of special importance in the creating act was a provision that gave the freedmen to understand that each male refugee ...
... known as the Freed- men's Bureau . This agency was to have control of all matters relating to refugees and freedmen . Of special importance in the creating act was a provision that gave the freedmen to understand that each male refugee ...
Contents
The African Slave Coast | 1 |
Servitude and Slavery | 7 |
The First Blows for Liberty | 14 |
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