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The Freeman (Indianpolosi, Ind.) 1884-1927 The Freeman [Volume 9, No. 32 (October 16, 1897)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09971 Author/Creator: The Freeman (Indianpolosi, Ind.) 1884-1927 Place Written: Indianapolis, Indiana Type: Newspaper Date: 16 October 1897 Pagination: 10 p. Order a Copy

One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis, Indiana dated October 16, 1897. Contains news related to Black communities in Indiana: the erection of a new church and community programs planned, advertisements, cartoons, book reviews, serials, farming, theater showings and other events.

The Freeman (Indianpolosi [Ind.]) 1884-1927

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