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Abolition Newspapers and the power of the press in the 1840’s – 1850’s
General Event Information
Event Category:
Lectures/Literary
Price:
free and open to the public
Dates and Times:
February 23, 2:00PM-3:00PM
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Stanley Campbell, director of Rockford Urban Ministries, will show and tell his collection of old abolitionist (anti-slavery) newspapers from 1835 to 1865, shortly after the civil war, in the public listening room of JustGoods Fair Trade Store, Rockford. The free talk is sponsored by Rockford Peace & Justice Action Committee, which also hosts a special sale of civil rights and Black memorabilia books and posters as well as a display of political pins from the civil rights era in honor of Black History Month. |
Venue Information
Venue:
Address:
201 S. Seventh St.
City:
Rockford
State:
IL
Zip Code:
61104
Country:
United States
Telephone:
815-965-8903
Email:
Venue Map:
Presenting Organization
Name:
Rockford Peace & Justice
Telephone:
815-964-7111
Designation:
not-for-profit
