Manuscript Database

Creator/Title

Galloway family. Papers, 1893-1928. 1 cu. ft.

Call No.

Mss. A G174 2,3

Content

In letters dated 16 June 1895 and 16 July 1895, Sallie Galloway, having just moved to Mercer County, Ky., writes to her son in Iowa about her and his father's profound dislike for African Americans. She accuses them of theft and being thrift less, and states that she would rather live where there are no African Americans (2,3).

Subject Heading

Racism - Kentucky