A convention of colored citizens in Dallas, Texas
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Title
A convention of colored citizens in Dallas, Texas
Source
Georgia Historic Newspapers
Publisher
Early County News
Date
1880-02-27
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A convention of colored citizens in Dallas, Texas, formed what they call the "Texas Farmers' Association." A colony is to be established in Pan Handle, with a capital stock of 100,000 shares, at $ 25 each. A committee was appointed to visit Pan Handle to select land for the colony. Agents were appointed to canvass countries for counties for contributions to the colony fund.
A convention of colored citizens in Dallas, Texas, formed what they call the "Texas Farmers' Association." A colony is to be established in Pan Handle, with a capital stock of 100,000 shares, at $ 25 each. A committee was appointed to visit Pan Handle to select land for the colony. Agents were appointed to canvass countries for counties for contributions to the colony fund.
Convention Minutes Item Type Metadata
Convention Type
State Convention
City
Dallas
State
TX
Country
USA
Start Date
1880-02-17
Provenance
Unknown
Event ID
1880.TX-02.17.DALL
Citation
“A convention of colored citizens in Dallas, Texas,” Colored Conventions Project Digital Records, accessed October 22, 2026, https://www.omeka.coloredconventions.org/items/show/2162.