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Contents included but are not limited to topics including local social events, church activities, and community announcements, highlighting the active involvement of African Americans in religious, educational, and civic life. The paper emphasizes the growth and influence of the Bystander itself as a reliable source of news for Black communities across multiple states. It reports on the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs convention, celebrating their motto “Sowing seeds of kindness” and portraying club women as vital rescuers and supporters of their race intellectually, morally, spiritually, and materially. The document also includes discussions on racial pride, education, and leadership within the African American community, profiles notable figures like Dr. James E. Shepard, and addresses issues such as race prejudice and social uplift. Additionally, it features cultural programs, business advertisements, and reflections on heroic acts by African Americans, all underscoring themes of progress, resilience, and community solidarity.
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Title:
Iowa state bystander. volume 18, issue 52, June 07, 1912
Date Created:
1912-06-07
Time Period:
1910s
Description:
Contents included but are not limited to topics including local social events, church activities, and community announcements, highlighting the active involvement of African Americans in religious, educational, and civic life. The paper emphasizes the growth and influence of the Bystander itself as a reliable source of news for Black communities across multiple states. It reports on the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs convention, celebrating their motto “Sowing seeds of kindness” and portraying club women as vital rescuers and supporters of their race intellectually, morally, spiritually, and materially. The document also includes discussions on racial pride, education, and leadership within the African American community, profiles notable figures like Dr. James E. Shepard, and addresses issues such as race prejudice and social uplift. Additionally, it features cultural programs, business advertisements, and reflections on heroic acts by African Americans, all underscoring themes of progress, resilience, and community solidarity.
Subject (Topic):
African American newspapers Black newspapers African American history African American press African Americans--Social life and customs African Americans--Education African Americans--Religion African American churches African American civic leaders African American women African American educators Community leadership Leadership Clubs Meetings Race discrimination Race relations Social service Advertising, Newspaper
Subject (Person):
Shepard, James E.
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:
bystander1912060701
Item Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w92b8vm2s
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 18, issue 52, June 07, 1912", State Historical Society of Iowa, Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa, Iowa State University Library Digital Collections
Reference Link:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w92b8vm2s
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No Copyright - United States
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