John H. Rapier
John H. Rapier was a freed African-American in Florence, Alabama. Born as a slave in 1808, Rapier was emancipated in 1829 by the last will and testament of Richard Rapier. Upon receiving his freedom, John became a barber and earned an income of about $1000 per year. Rapier became influential in the...
Main Author: | Ashley Pentecost, University of North Alabama |
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Format: | Electronic |
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Auburn University Libraries
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Online Access: | https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/550 |
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