Memphis Post
| Type | John Eaton |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 1866 |
| Political alignment | Republican |
| Ceased publication | September 11, 1869 |
The Memphis Daily Post was an African American
History
The newspaper was founded by
Department of the Tennessee, and began publication in January 1866.[1] John Eaton was the chief editor and his brother Lucian worked as assistant editor.[3] The paper was unable to receive high advertising revenue due to its support for civil rights and most of its subscribers were poor, so it discontinued publication after four years.[1] In its four years of publication, the newspaper's name was changed four times. From January 15, 1866, to February 10, 1866, the newspaper was published as the Memphis Morning Post.[4] From February 11, 1866, to February 25, 1866, the paper was published as the Memphis Post.[5] For a majority of its publication from February 27, 1866, to April 25, 1868, it was published as the Memphis Daily Post.[6] It was called the Memphis Evening Post from April 27, 1868, to September 11, 1869, when it ceased publication.[7]
The paper was moderately Republican and was focused on equality.[3] The paper offered support for the Alaska Purchase, stating that it would allow the United States to grow its commerce in the Pacific.[8]
Weekly
From February 17, 1866, to December 23, 1869, Eaton published a weekly version of the paper called the Memphis Weekly Post.[9]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8078-3202-8. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- S2CID 143927957.
- ^ JSTOR 20298489.
- ^ "About Memphis morning post. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1866-1866". Chronicling America. Library of Congress. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ^ "About Memphis post. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1866-1866". Chronicling America. Library of Congress. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ^ "About Memphis daily post. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1866-1868". Chronicling America. Library of Congress. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ^ "About Memphis evening post. (Memphis [Tenn.]) 1868-1869". Chronicling America. Library of Congress. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- JSTOR 3001132.
- ^ "About Memphis weekly post. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1866-1869". Chronicling America. Library of Congress. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
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