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1903 July 9 . Ella McCutchan ALS to John Inwood; McCutchanville, [Indiana].

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Box 5
Abstract:
Family news, including graduation, marriage, jobs, residences, etc. Mother incapacitated by rheumatism. Recognizable landmarks still in existence, but notes other local changes. Mention of roads, compulsory education, telephones, and agriculture. Description of the Evansville Race Riot, noting violence and destruction as the mob made "war on the colored race, many of whom have left the city." Mentions the arrival of soldiers, their armed struggle with the mob, and restoring peace. "I believe that in the history of Evansville it is the first time such a disgraceful, heathenish act ever originated..."
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8 pages

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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05