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Drawn from the collections of the Ohio Historical Society, The African-American
Experience in Ohio, 1850-1920, explores the diversity and complexity of African-American
culture in Ohio. Covering the time period 1850-1920, the materials illustrate
several major themes: slavery, emancipation, abolition, the Underground Railroad,
the Civil War, Reconstruction, African Americans in politics and government, and
African-American religion.
These online exhibits provide context and additional
information about this collection.
Introduction
to the Collection
A
Selection of Favorites
These historical era(s) are best represented
in the collection, although they may not be all-encompassing.
Expansion and Reform, 1801-1861
The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877
Development of the Industrial United States, 1876-1915
Emergence of Modern America, 1890-1930
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These collections and exhibits contain thematically-related
primary and secondary sources. Also browse the Collection
Finder for more related material on the American Memory Web
site.
African-American
Odyssey
African-American
Perspectives, 1818-1907
African-American
Sheet Music, 1850-1920
Civil
War Maps
Civil
War Photographs, 1861-1865
Historic
American Sheet Music, 1850-1920
Narratives
of the American South, 1860-1920
"We'll
Sing to Abe Our Song"
Recommended additional sources of information.
Read More About It! - a bibliography
Related
Resources
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or Source
Material.
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