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Location of Negro Areas, Bartholomew, 1946
Gray areas consisting of 25 to 60 percent Negroes, Black areas consisting of 60 percent or more Negroes.
Age of Dwellings in Richmond, Bartholomew, 1946
Increased shading represents increased age of dwelling.
Condition of Dwellings in Richmond, Bartholomew, 1946.
Increased shading indicates increased percentage of dwelling units needing major repairs.
Owner-Occupied Dwellings in Richmond, Bartholomew, 1946
Increased shading represents fewer owner-occupied residences in that area.
Distribution of Negro Population, Bartholomew, 1934
One dot equals fifty persons.
Distribution of Population in Richmond, Bartholomew, 1940
One dot equals 25 persons.
Circular of the American Union Commission
The American Tract Society was one of many religious and charitable organizations that contributed to the education of freedpeople during and after the Civil War. This circular quotes its mission statement: "The American Union Commission is…
The Freedman's Spelling-Book
In 1865-1866 the American Tract Society printed several textbooks, including The Freedman's Spelling-Book, for use by freedpeople. In addition to teaching literacy, the spelling book illustrated words "in connection with important practical subjects;…
First Vote
African Americans in several states, including Virginia, voted for the first time in the autumn of 1867. In this image, a white man is seen conducting the election. An old African American, probably a former slave and wearing patched clothes,…