is bound to extend further. It elevates us at the same time it elevates them, and creates a current of good will in the direction of a better understanding.

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History and Old Relics.

History and Old Relics

It is intended to make this department one of the most attractive features in the building. All relics of interest that are owned by colored people are wanted on exhibition. All contributions that will tend toward completing the history of the race are solicited for exhibition.

We desire to have:

1. Sketches of the faithfulness and devotion of the Negro.

2. Biographical sketches of every Tennessee nonagenarian and centenarian Negro.

3. A copy of every book, magazine, and paper published and edited by Negroes.

4. Coins of Negro governments.

5. Stamps of Negro governments.

6. Sketches of Negroes by missionaries.

7. Pottery and utensils used by Negroes everywhere.

8. Sketches and photographs of Negroes prominent in Tennessee history, or any other State.

9. Records of houses and localities connected with Negroes.

10. Bills of sales, passes, manumittance papers [Pg 35]of Negroes, and laws of cities and states before and since the war, for or against the Negro.

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11. Old papers with advertisements of runaway Negroes.

12. Articles on the Negro problem.

13. Relics.

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