A Statistical inquiry into the condition of the people of colour, of the city and districts of Philadelphia
Summary
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
Date
01/01/1849
Location
pennsylvania
Source
Library of Congress
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Copyright info
Public Domain