The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Monday, June 5, 1871

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Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.

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four pages : ill. ; page 13 x 9 in. Digitized from 35 mm. microfilm.

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Nelson, Richard June 5, 1871.

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  • Main Title: The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Monday, June 5, 1871
  • Serial Title: The Representative

Description

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.

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four pages : ill. ; page 13 x 9 in.
Digitized from 35 mm. microfilm.

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Masthead reads, "Devoted to the Interests of the Republican Party."

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The Representative

Published in Galveston 1871 - 1872 by Richard Nelson, this Texas newspaper was the first published by an African-American proprietor/editor.

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  • June 5, 1871

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Nelson, Richard. The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Monday, June 5, 1871, newspaper, June 5, 1871; Galveston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth203064/: accessed March 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .

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