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A newspaper article about the dedication for the cleaned up African American Baptist Church Cemetery. The ceremony included the installation of a plaque declaring it the "Old Slave Cemetery," although that is not what it is known as today.

A newsclipping detailing the restoration of the "Old Slave Cemetery," as well as details about the rededication ceremony.

A newspaper clipping updating the status of the cemetery restoration project and future plans for the project at the time. The article details the inspection of a local tree surgeon about the removal of certain trees.

A newspaper clipping about sandstone found during the restoration project for the Cedar Street cemetery. At the time, it was believed to be a slave cemetery. The sandstone was thought to be part of a former gravestone.

A newspaper clipping announcing the completion of the restoration project for the borough's Tercentenary celebration.

A rhyming thank you letter written by a local woman who lived next to the restored cemetery, thanking the Boy Scouts and other workers for the restoration.