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Page 53 from Harpers Weekly with an article about John W. Menard, January 23, 1869
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Page 53 from Harpers Weekly with an article about John W. Menard, January 23, 1869
Page 53 from the January 23, 1869 edition of Harpers Weekly. The page contains 1/4 page illustration of the honorable John W. Menard in the upper let corner. African-American civil servant, poet, newspaper publisher and politician Menard (1838-1893) was the first black man ever elected to the United States House of Representatives. He is wearing a suit and sitting in a chair with both his arms resting on the armrests. The image in the bottom right corner is titled " Mrs. Brown, let me have a little warm water in a tea-cup, quick, if you please" and shows a man sitting at a table and reading. A child is standing next to him. Also in the image is a woman holding a kettle and a teacup, standing next to a stove
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This print showcases page 53 from the January 23,1869 edition of Harper's Weekly, featuring an article about John W. Menard. Menard was a remarkable African-American civil servant, poet, newspaper publisher, and politician who made history as the first black man ever elected to the United States House of Representatives. In the upper left corner of the page is a striking quarter-page illustration depicting Menard himself. Dressed in a suit and seated in a chair with both arms resting on the armrests, he exudes confidence and dignity. Intriguingly juxtaposed in the bottom right corner is another image titled "Mrs. Brown, let me have a little warm water in a tea-cup, quick if you please". This scene portrays a man engrossed in reading at a table while accompanied by a child standing beside him. A woman holding a kettle and teacup stands near them next to an inviting stove. The photograph captures not only significant historical figures but also provides insight into daily life during this transformative period in American history. The black-and-white composition adds depth to its portrayal of 19th-century America while emphasizing themes such as emancipation, cultural heritage, politics, literature, occupation, and press. Preserved by unknown hands over time until it found its way into Heritage Images collection today; this image serves as an invaluable piece of our nation's past that invites us to reflect upon how far we've come while acknowledging those who paved the way for progress.
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