Indianapolis Freeman
African-American newspaper / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Indianapolis Freeman (1884–1926) was the first illustrated black newspaper in the United States.[2] Founder and owner Louis Howland, who was soon replaced by Edward Elder Cooper, published its first print edition on November 20, 1884.[2][1]
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A National Illustrated Colored Newspaper | |
Type | Weekly newspaper |
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Format | Broadsheet |
Owner(s) |
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Founder(s) | Louis Howland [O 1][1] |
Publisher | George L. Knox and Elwood C. Knox |
Founded | 1884[1] |
Ceased publication | 1926 |
Headquarters | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Country | United States |
Circulation | 25,000 |
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