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Family of former slave George W. Smith
From Episode number 526, Black History Month Stories: Springfield Race Riots of 1908; George W. Smith; George Hoagland,
air date Thursday, February 09, 1995
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Host Alison Davis visits the 100-year-old farm north of Broadlands where former slave George W. Smith became a wealthy farmer. His descendants still own the farm. Harriet Smith, daughter-in-law of George Smith’s son, John, talks with Davis about the family history.
Segment duration: 07:14
Producer: Alison Davis
This segment is filed in these categories: Ethnicity/Culture • Family history • History • Illinois Culture/History
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