08/11/1882: Emancipation Celebration

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

NP.0608

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

The anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in the West Indies (Aug. 1) was celebrated by the colored people of St. Joseph and surrounding cities. Large delegations arrived early in the day from Leavenworth, Atchison, Richmond, Lexington, and other points to celebrate. A salute was fired and a general meeting held during the day and there was a ball at night.

Date(s) of Creation

8/11/1882

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Unidentified Free Blacks

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Savannah Reporter and Andrew County Democrat (Savannah, MO, 1880-2015): 08/11/1882, p. 1

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/22/2026

General Notes

Note

Platte County, Missouri

Note

1882.08.11 Indies Savannah_Reporter_and_Andrew_County_Democrat_1882_08_11_1.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Created By

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Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

08/11/1882: Emancipation Celebration