Flyer, In Honor of Amos Scott

Flyer, In Honor of Amos Scott

African-American politician; Amos Scott; Philadelphia, Pa. Magistrate

This flyer was for an event held in honor of Amos M. Scott, the first colored magistrate of Philadelphia. This event was held on Thursday evening, December 8, 1921, at Roosevelt Hall (5724 Vine Street). Scott won the election by a majority of 60,000 votes, and 600 people were in attendance at this banquet, including Judges, Senators, and Representatives.

Douglass Building and Loan Association

Ruth Wright Hayre Collection, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, Temple University Libraries

WCU, HIS 601/HON 452 Great Migration and Digital Storytelling, Fall 2014

December 1921

Derek Duquette

Courtesy of Temple University Libraries

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