The Effects of the Proclamation--Freed Negroes Coming Into Our Lines at Newbern, North Carolina

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Title

The Effects of the Proclamation--Freed Negroes Coming Into Our Lines at Newbern, North Carolina

Subject

Free African Americans--North Carolina--New Bern
New Bern (N.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Emancipation Proclamation--North Carolina--New Bern
Freedmen--North Carolina--New Bern

Description

An engraving of freed slaves marching into Federal territory after the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863.

Creator

Wiser, A.

Publisher

Harpers's Weekly

Date

21 February, 1863

Contributor

Books, Pamphlets, and Ephemera

Rights

This item is presented courtesy of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library for research and educational purposes. Prior permission from the New Bern-Craven County Public Library is required for any commercial use.

Format

jpg

Language

English

Type

Photographs

Identifier

HW18630221_01a.jpg

Coverage

New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina

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Original Format

Photographs

Citation

Wiser, A., “The Effects of the Proclamation--Freed Negroes Coming Into Our Lines at Newbern, North Carolina,” Craven County Digital History, accessed October 27, 2025, https://kellenberger.mycprl.org/digital/items/show/1258.

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