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.
Date
1879 July 5
Notes
Tear sheet consists of page 532, removed from Harper's weekly.; Title, attribution and "See Page 533.]" printed on tear sheet.; R7110040655
Description
1 print : wood engraving ; 40 x 27 cm. (16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Subject
African Americans--Kansas--Topeka--1870-1880.; Topeka (Kan.)--1870-1880.; Refugees--American--Kansas--Topeka--1870-1880.; Religious services--Kansas--Topeka--1870-1880.; Sleeping--Kansas--Topeka--1870-1880.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
