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Negro Laborer: A Word to Him

William H. Councill, former slave and contemporary of Booker T. Washington was founder of Huntsville Normal School, now Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in Normal, Alabama. This short volume consists of short pieces of advice to the Negro workers of his time with some statistical information at the end. Councill reflects many of the attitudes and opinions of his time. (Summary by Larry Wilson) (2 hr 13 min)

Chapters

Preface and The Laborer

What is Labor

The Proportion of the Two Classes

The Morals of Labor

Labor Capital and Wealth

Agrarianism

Strikes

Labor Organizations

The Negro and the Labor Question

The Laborer's Education and Home

Buy a Home

The Newspapers and the Negro

A Plain Question for Southern Consideration

Social Equality

The Employer

Be a Good Citizen

Well Done

Conclusion

Negro Vital Statistics

Comment on Negro Vital Statistics

General Vital Statistics

Sanitary and Medical

Some Noted Colored Women