Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-1989

Abstract

Barbara Clemenson writes on race relations in the Western Reserve area of Ohio in the mid-19th century through the experiences of Justin Holland, an African American musician who moved from Virginia in 1833 in pursuit of a better life and fair treatment. Clemson explores the role of the Cleveland in the Underground Railroad and its relatively progressive views of racial equality for the time. Conference paper; originally published in Western Reserve Studies Symposium (4th:1989 : Cleveland, Ohio)

Keywords

Holland, Justin, 1819-1887, Race relations--Ohio--Cleveland--History--19th century, African Americans--Ohio--Cleveland--Social conditions--19th century

Publication Title

Western Reserve Studies Symposium

Volume

4

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