Arthur letter, Holmesburg Prison, to Hal, 1898 September 22. :

Arthur letter, Holmesburg Prison, to Hal, 1898 September 22. :

In this autograph letter Arthur, prisoner No. 1203, describes his life as a runner, an inmate assistant to the guards and one who is not locked up during the day, and of his efforts to educate a fellow inmate. He also leads an inmate choir comprised of African Americans

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Main Author: Arthur (Author)
Corporate Author: Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection (University of Pennsylvania)
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Holmesburg Prison
African American choirs
African American prisoners > 19th century
Prisoners > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia.
Manuscripts, American > 19th century
Manuscripts, English > 19th century
Personal correspondence
correspondence
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Call Number: Misc Mss Box 24 Folder 43

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