The Diaries of a Free Black Woman in Philadelphia, 1863–1865
by
The Memorable Days Project
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2014
Emilie Davis was a free African American woman who lived in Philadelphia during the Civil War. She worked as a seamstress, attended the Institute for Colored Youth, and was an active member of her community. She lived an average life in her day, but what sets her apart is that she kept a diary. Her...