Freedmen's Record
Summary
The May (1867) issue of the Freedmen’s Record, published by the New England Branch of the Freedmen’s Union Commission, provides an overview of the work of the New England Branch. Although some violent acts have taken place in the South, such as the murder of a black teacher and the burning of school houses, such behavior has occurred less frequently this school season than in the past. Officials and prominent citizens from cities and large towns often express approval and sympathy for the work of the Freedmen’s schools. Mentions that in the counties in Maryland, "the colored people" take care of the school buildings and the board of the teacher.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light
Publication Date: May 29th, 1867
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- African Americans
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
