John Stewart Rock Book Unveiled
John S. Rock (1825-1866), born of free black parents in Salem City, was one of the younger members of the abolitionist movement. He was a physician, dentist, and lawyer, and first African American admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. The book is available at the Salem County Historical Society, 79-83 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079. Telephone .
Author Dr. Harlan Buzby explains a point to reporter Rebecca Purchase. |
Highlights of the book given by the author. |
Salem County Historical Society Director Dr. David Young speaks about the publishing process for the book. |
Giles R. Wright, African-American program director for the NJ Historical Commission emphasizes the national importance of John Rock's efforts. |
Actor Noah Lewis portraying John Rock |
Althea Saunders closing out with a hymn. |
Funding for publication came from the NJ State Council on the Arts and with additional assistance from the Honorable Frederica Massiah-Jackson, Winston Lowe, Esq. and the law firm of Buchanan, Ingersoll, P.C. |
Local resident Dana Gayner and the author |
Harlan Buzby notes the importance of Mt. Pisgah's tracker organ. |
Close up. |