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Contents include but are not limited to social updates primarily about African American communities in Iowa and nearyby states, including reprots on church activities, club meetings, weddings, illnesses, and community events.A significant portion covers Booker T. Washington's visit to Des Moines, highlighting his speeches encouraging racial pride, education, self-reliance, and unity among Black people. The paper also discuss organizational efforts like the McKinley Rescue club and plans for a national jubilee commemorating the 50th anniversary of emancipation. Additionally, it includes broader news items such as political developments, legal decisions, labor issues, and international affairs related to Mexico and Japan. There are also serialized fiction excertps, advertisements, and public service notices throughout the issue.
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Title:
Iowa state bystander. volume 17, issue 39, March 17, 1911
Date Created:
1911-03-17
Time Period:
1910s
Description:
Contents include but are not limited to social updates primarily about African American communities in Iowa and nearyby states, including reprots on church activities, club meetings, weddings, illnesses, and community events.A significant portion covers Booker T. Washington's visit to Des Moines, highlighting his speeches encouraging racial pride, education, self-reliance, and unity among Black people. The paper also discuss organizational efforts like the McKinley Rescue club and plans for a national jubilee commemorating the 50th anniversary of emancipation. Additionally, it includes broader news items such as political developments, legal decisions, labor issues, and international affairs related to Mexico and Japan. There are also serialized fiction excertps, advertisements, and public service notices throughout the issue.
Subject (Topic):
African Americans African Americans--Social life and customs Black people African American newspapers African Americans--Education Race relations Civil rights Anniversaries African American churches African American clergy Christian life Fraternal organizations Community leadership Clubs Women--Political activity Women--Employment Health Vocational education Educational fund raising Economic policy Advertising Advice columns Weddings City and town life--Social aspects
Subject (Person):
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Subject (Organization):
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Contributor (Person):
Ruff, Charles S. Ruff, Thaddeus S. Thompson, John L. (John Lay), 1869-1930
Location:
Iowa--Des Moines Mexico Japan--Marcus Island
Language:
eng
Contributing Institution:
State Historical Society of Iowa
Publisher:
Iowa State Bystander Pub. Co.
Extent:
4 pages
Genre:
Newspapers
Type:
Text Image
Format:
image/jpeg
Digital Collection Title:
Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa
Digital Collection Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9156m
Related Resource:
Library of Congress Control Number: sn83025186
Digital Object Identifier:
bystander1911031701
Item Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9xw4847n
Metadata License:
This metadata record is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
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Suggested Citation:
"Iowa state bystander. volume 17, issue 39, March 17, 1911", State Historical Society of Iowa, Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa, Iowa State University Library Digital Collections
Reference Link:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9xw4847n
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No Copyright - United States
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