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Robert C. DeLarge
Born into a family of mixed-race elites. Former Confederate navy employee turned Republican Congressman (R-SC) from Aiken, South Carolina.
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Biography
Biography: DeLarge, Robert Carlos
History, Art & Archives provides a detailed biography of Robert Carlos De Large, a wealthy Republican Congressman (R-SC) from Aiken, South…
Biography
Biography: DeLarge, Robert Carlos
The Biographical Directory of the United States Congress provides a short biography of Robert Carlos DeLarge, a wealthy Republican Congressman (R-SC)…
Biography
Biography: DeLarge, Robert Carlos
South Carolina Encyclopedia offers a medium length 2016 biography, written by Professor Caryn E. Neumann, of Robert Carlos DeLarge- a wealthy…
Historical Broadside
Historical Broadside: Union Republican Ticket for Constitution State Officers for Governor Gen'l R.K. Scott [...]
The Library of Congress features a, 1870 historical broadside promoting candidates for the "Union Republican Ticket for Constitution," running for…
Congressional Case
Congressional Case: (12) Bowen vs. DeLarge
Note: See page 282.Internet Archives provides a brief account of details pertaining to the contested election between Robert Carlos De Large, a…
Historical Photograph
Historical Photo: Hon. Robert Carlos De Large
The Library of Congress features a historical photo of Robert Carlos De Large- a wealthy Republican Congressman (R-SC) of mixed heritage from Aiken,…
Historical Photograph
Historical Photograph: Hon. Robert C. De Large, Representative from South Carolina
The New York Public Library presents a historical print of Robert Carlos De Large, a wealthy Republican Congressman (R-SC) of mixed heritage from…
Historical Illustration
Historical Illustration: The First Colored Senator and Representatives - In the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States
The Library of Congress features a 1872 collage print, by Currier and Ives, of seven Black legislators from the 41st and 42nd Congresses. Seated and…
Historical Speech
Historical Speech: Speech on the Enforcement of the Fourteenth Amendment
Note: See De Large's speech on p. 295-299. Some language may be offensive to readers.Internet Archive features a 1871 speech delivered by Robert…
Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: The Colored Members of Congress
Note: See 1st column, 3rd to last paragraph. Some language may be offensive to readers.Chronicling America features an April 19, 1872 article, writer…
Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: The Bowen and DeLarge Contest
Note: See 6th column, 1st paragraph. Chronicling America features a January 11, 1872 article, writer unknown, from The Anderson Intelligencer…
Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: Bowen and His "Rights"
Note: See 8th column, 1st paragraph. Chronicling America features an August 3, 1871 article, writer unknown, from the Edgefield Advertiser newspaper…
Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: Amnesty
Note: See 1st column.Chronicling America features an April 8, 1871 article, writer unknown, from the Chicago Tribune newspaper on a speech by Robert…
Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: The New Regime: The Lights of the Legislature
Note: See 3rd column, 3rd paragraph re: De Large.Chronicling America features a March 11, 1870 article from The Charleston Daily News newspaper on…
Historical Newspaper
An Important Move Among the Colored Leaders
Note: See 5th column, 1st paragraph. Chronicling America features an April 8, 1871 article from the The Daily Phoenix newspaper on how the influence…
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