Afro-American Journal and Directory
Kalamazoo, Michigan. 1894
Rev. John L. Davis, c.1894
Published by Rev. John L. Davis of Kalamazoo, this 48-page Afro-American Journal and Directory was printed by The Kalamazoo Publishing Company in 1894 to celebrate and promote African American history and commerce in the Kalamazoo community. The booklet features brief written sketches about prominent local African American leaders, churches and organizations, plus many noteworthy advertisements for local merchants.
“Directory of Afro-American Citizens”
The booklet also includes the names and addresses of 460 African Americans who lived in Kalamazoo and surrounding communities at the time of publication (433 in Kalamazoo; 27 in Oshtemo, Cooper, Comstock and Schoolcraft townships).
Afro-American Journal and Directory, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1894. Courtesy, Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections
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Afro-American Journal and Directory, Kalamazoo, Michigan. 1894
Afro-American Journal and Directory Publishing Company (Rev. John L. Davis, publisher)
Printed by Kalamazoo Publishing Co., 1894
Courtesy, Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections
Articles
“Additional city news”
Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph, 18 July 1894, page 1, column 4
“A creditable edition”
Kalamazoo Gazette, 19 July 1894, page 1, column 5
“Lost in”
Kalamazoo Gazette, 2 February 2005 (online)
Sonya Bernard-Hollins