Category Archives: Black History Month

A Grand Celebration

For her column in The Elevator Jennie Carter reported on a grand celebration in Nevada City. Jennie wrote: Mr. Editor.– The celebration here on the 12th was a decided success, and has done much to give influence to the colored … Continue reading

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Lucy and Freedom

Black history in California has many tales to tell of slavery and freedom. Here is just one, the story of a girl named Lucy, who proved her freedom in spite of an attempt to re-enslave her. In the same issue … Continue reading

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A Black Vaquero in Butte County

Let’s begin Black History Month with a little item from early days on Rancho Chico. What kind of men did John Bidwell hire to work on Rancho Chico? In 1849 good reliable men were hard to come by — most … Continue reading

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