Florentine E. Kearney student composition, [ca. 1913].

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Florentine E. Kearney student composition, [ca. 1913].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57195538

This collection contains a two-page composition written ca. 1913 by Florentine E. Kearney about Christopher Columbus. The essay focuses on his voyages to the West in search of Asia and his ultimate discovery of America. Additionally, the essay alludes to the ethnic tensions in Newark during this time period. Kearney writes: "if we see an Italian roaming through our streets we look upon him in scorn and think they havent any right in our country. But if it were not for one of their fellow countrymen, this continent might have never been discovered." The collection also contains a photograph of a home in Newark, most likely the home of Florentine Kearney.

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7760102

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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Kearney, Florentine E.

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Florentine E. Kearney lived in Newark, New Jersey probably during the early twentieth century. From the description of Florentine E. Kearney student composition, [ca. 1913]. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 57195538 ...

Columbus, Chris

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Epithet: of Genoa British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000367.0x000120 Italian explorer and navigator commissioned by Spain. Italian name was Cristoforo Colombo. Known in Spain as Cristóbal Colón. Born 1451; died 1506. From the description of Collection concerning Christopher Columbus, 1488-1515. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71067622 ...

Kearney, Florentine.

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