African American (Black) men, women and children, former slaves, arrive at the Shawnee County Fairgrounds in Topeka (Shawnee County), Kansas. Frame buildings on the fairgrounds have cupolas. Interior views of Floral Hall show people at a church service, and bundles and crates of belongings. People sleep crowded on a wooden platform.
Description
1 print : wood engraving ; 40 x 27 cm. (16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Subject
African Americans--Kansas--Topeka--19th century; Topeka (Kan.)--19th century; Refugees--American--Kansas--Topeka--19th century; Religious services--Kansas--Topeka--19th century; Sleeping--Kansas--Topeka--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711004065; Harper's weekly.
Notes
Tear sheet consists of page 532, removed from Harper's weekly.; Title, attribution and "See Page 533.]" printed on tear sheet.; R7110040655
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