1. The Samaná Americans: some forgotten Philadelphians Collection: Black Caribbean Literature (BCL) Contributers: Weeks,John M. (Author) and Zabala,Virginia Ramirez (Author) Format: Journal Article Publication Date: Spring, 2005 Published: Philadelphia, PA: University Museum Location: African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Journal Title: Expedition Journal Title Details: 47(1) : 38-41 Notes: "Tells the story of the emigration of African Americans to Haiti and the Dominican Republic in 1824. Today an enclave of descendants live in Samaná in the Dominican Republic."