Title

The operations of the registration laws and Negro suffrage]age in the South

Caption

The operations of the registration laws and Negro suffrage]age in the South; from sketches by James E. Taylor 1839-1901, artist Published: 1867. Eight scenes: 1. Jury of Whites and Blacks. 2. Freedman discharged for voting the Radical ticket. 3. Scene in Registration office, Macon, Ga. 4. Potential arguments to the Freedman for his vote. 5. Freedmen ... New Orleans. 6. Reading the Government order of Rights and Privileges to the Freedmen. 7. Congratulating each other on the successful result of the election. 8. Discussing the merits of the candidates.

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A04_158

License type

Rights managed

Available size

19,4Mb (3,1Mb) / 7,2in x 10,5in / 2168 x 3135 (300dpi)

Keywords

wood engraving African Americans Politics Southern States elections American history emancipation 19th century