Solomon Northup, author of his autobiography "TWELVE YEARS A SLAVE" was
kidnapped from Saratoga Springs and sold into slavery for 12 years. In 1853,
Grandfather Solomon was freed and returned to Glenn Falls, NY. In addition
to his autobiography which was published by Derby and Miller of Auburn, NY,
there have been 3 additional books and a video published.

Dr. Clifford Brown of Union College at Schenectady, NY [log in to unmask] has
an exhibition as wells as three historians in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Joseph M. Linzy Sr.
Chief Master Sergeant, (E-9),
USAF, Retired

HTTP://WWW.geocities.com/old-history/  (Solomon Northup and Family)

HTTP://WWW.geocities.com/black-history/  (Black Americans of WW-1)


"YOU CAN'T HOLD A MAN DOWN WITHOUT STAYING DOWN WITH HIM."
by Booker T. Washington
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Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 2:24 AM
Subject: Need information for Archives month


> Hello
>
> I need to locate the schedules and information of activities to
> celebrate Archives Month, especially in and around the Capital
> District, for historians, libraries, archives, museums, schools and
> other groups.  Each year there have been many great displays and
> activities but I had not found the information until after the events.
> Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County, NY lists these in our October
> newsletter and I send them out to over 400 email addresses.
>
> October is also Family HIstory Month and would also like any
> information on any activities for that also.
>
> Any help with finding these would be greatly appreciated.
>
> God Bless
> Ruth Ann Messick - Saratoga Springs, NY
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