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Lowell Stories : Black History

"Profiles In Courage: African Americans in Lowell" by Martha Mayo 

Although often ignored or unrecognized by both historians and the community-at-large, African-Americans played an important role in the history of Lowell, Massachusetts. This brochure presents the events and experiences of two African-American families, the Quork-Lewis Family and the Lew Family, offering an understanding and appreciation of their courage and contributions.

Old City Hall Merrimack Street Lowell Massachusettts

 Old City Hall, UMass Lowell Libraries, Center for Lowell History, Lowell Historical Society Collection.

 

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