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A Statistical inquiry into the condition of the people of colour, of the city and districts of Philadelphia

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A discussion and statistics on the occupations, means of livelihood, real estate owned, rate of population increase since 1837, schools, beneficial societies, penitentiary inmates, and churches of Philadelphia's African American community.

"The census which forms the basis of the calculations ... was taken near the close of the year 1847 ... under the direction of some members of the Society of Friends."

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african americans pennsylvania philadelphia society of friends african american perspectives materials selected from the rare book collection rare book and special collections division daniel murray pamphlet collection library of congress statistical inquiry ultra high resolution high resolution race relations
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01/01/1849
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pennsylvania
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african americans pennsylvania philadelphia society of friends african american perspectives materials selected from the rare book collection rare book and special collections division daniel murray pamphlet collection library of congress statistical inquiry ultra high resolution high resolution race relations