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Contents included but are not limited to local news, social events, church activities, and cultural happenings within Black communities in Iowa and beyond. Highlights include reports on musical recitals by young Black artists like Miss Mae E. Smith and Clarence Cameron White; social gatherings honoring Booker T. Washington, including a notable dinner hosted by John L. Thompson; updates on health and community members; political commentary on elections and party unity; legal and labor news such as railroad strikes and court cases involving racial issues; educational developments at Tuskegee Institute with increased enrollment and expanded industrial training; formation of consolidated social organizations aimed at improving urban conditions for African Americans; and memorials to prominent figures like Justice John M. Harlan. The paper also features editorials on race relations, advice for youth, and advertisements relevant to its readership.
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Title:
Iowa state bystander. volume 18, issue 23, November 17, 1911
Date Created:
1911-11-17
Time Period:
1910s
Description:
Contents included but are not limited to local news, social events, church activities, and cultural happenings within Black communities in Iowa and beyond. Highlights include reports on musical recitals by young Black artists like Miss Mae E. Smith and Clarence Cameron White; social gatherings honoring Booker T. Washington, including a notable dinner hosted by John L. Thompson; updates on health and community members; political commentary on elections and party unity; legal and labor news such as railroad strikes and court cases involving racial issues; educational developments at Tuskegee Institute with increased enrollment and expanded industrial training; formation of consolidated social organizations aimed at improving urban conditions for African Americans; and memorials to prominent figures like Justice John M. Harlan. The paper also features editorials on race relations, advice for youth, and advertisements relevant to its readership.
Subject (Topic):
African American newspapers African Americans--Social life and customs African American civic leaders African Americans--Race identity African Americans--Religion African American churches African American educators African Americans--Politics and government African American musicians Labor disputes Race discrimination African Americans--Education African American students Advice columns Community leadership African American fraternal organizations Community-based social services African American press Freedom of the press Advertising--Hair preparations Advertising--Medicine Advertising--Clothing and dress
Subject (Person):
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Subject (Organization):
Tuskegee Institute
Contributor (Person):
Ruff, Charles S. Ruff, Thaddeus S. Thompson, John L. (John Lay), 1869-1930
Location:
Iowa--Des Moines
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:
bystander1911111701
Item Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9dr2ph9q
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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"Iowa state bystander. volume 18, issue 23, November 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/w9dr2ph9q
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No Copyright - United States
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