America's Lynching Record for 1919

Item

Title
America's Lynching Record for 1919
Description
Newspaper article discussing America's lynching record for the year 1919; There were 82 lynchings in 1919 in America, 77 were in the South, 75 (of the 82) were African Americans. Most lynchings were those who were charged with rape or attempted rape. 4 lynchings were in Texas.
Date
January 10, 1920
Source
The Dallas Express January 10, 1920
Subject
Lynching
Rape
African American
1919
Lynching Record
Texas
South