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Freedom's journal [electronic resource].

Uniform Title
Freedom's journal (New York, N.Y. : 1827)
Published
New-York : J. B. Russwurm
Physical Description
2 volumes ; 31 cm.
Additional Creators
Accessible Archives, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, and Coherent Digital (Firm)
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Dates of Publication and/or Sequential Designation
v. 1-2 (no. 1-104); Mar. 16, 1827-Mar. 28, 1829.
Subject(s)
Related Titles
African American newspapers: the 19th century
Freedom's journal (New York, N.Y. : 1827 : Online)
Freedom's journal (Online)
Publication Frequency
Weekly
Note
"Devoted to the improvement of the coloured population." (varies)
Caption title.
Edited by J. B. Russwurm (with Samuel E. Cornish, Mar. 16-Sept. 14, 1827).
Edited and published by Samuel E. Cornish (1795-1858) and John Brown Russwurm (1799 -1851), both well-educated clergymen, Freedom's Journal lived a relatively short life, but was important in that it was the first American newspaper written by blacks for blacks. When Russwurm joined the American Colonization Society in their effort to establish a black colony in Liberia, the paper ceased operations with the March 28, 1829 issue.
Special Numbering
No number issued for Nov. 28, 1828.
Reproduction Note
Electronic reproduction. Malvern, PA : Accessible Archives, Available via World Wide Web
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