Tag Archives: John Greenleaf Whittier

fictional preservation?

Posted on May 5, 2018 by SUMPTER

An editorial in the April 25, 1868 issue of Harper’s Weekly lamented all the historic Revolutionary War era structures that were being left to deteriorate and hoped that three other “sacred” buildings could be preserved. One of those structures related … Continue reading →

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Singing and Laughing with Fred.

Posted on February 17, 2012 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times February 13, 1862: FRED. DOUGLASS ON THE WAR.; An Interesting Meeting at the Cooper Institute A Speech by Fred. Douglas Songs by the Hutchinsons. A very large audience assembled at the Cooper Institute last evening, on … Continue reading →

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