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July 1866–July 1868
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGUnbound Assistant Commissioner's monthly land reports, July 1866–July 1868, are arranged chronologically.
Sept. 1865–Dec. 1868
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe Assistant Commissioner's monthly reports of abandoned and confiscated lands, September 1865–December 1868, are arranged chronologically. These unbound reports were consolidated from the reports of subordinate officers and agents.
June 1866–July 1868
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGUnbound Assistant Commissioner's monthly reports of rations issued, June 1866–July 1868, are arranged chronologically.
Oct. 1866–July 1867
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGUnbound Assistant Commissioner's quarterly reports of operations, October 1866– July 1867, are arranged chronologically.
June 1866–July 1868
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGUnbound Assistant Commissioner's reports of officers on duty and monthly reports of changes in personnel, June 1866–July 1868, are arranged chronologically.
July 1865–Dec. 1868
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe Assistant Commissioner's reports of rations, clothing, and medicine issued, July 1865–December 1868, is arranged chronologically. These reports were consolidated from the monthly reports received from subordinate officers.
June 1867–July 1868
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGUnbound Assistant Commissioner's reports of transportation ordered, June 1867–July 1868, are arranged chronologically.
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Assistant Subassistant Commissioner and Agent”.
1865–67
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Assumption”.
1865–67
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Assumption and Carroll”.
1753-1784
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA wooden astragal molding plane. There is evidence of older dents, and abrasions, but a dark stain over the entire plane obscures past damage. There are exit holes from past insect activity, with some notable losses of wood that previously covered insect…
1728-1753
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA wooden astragal molding plane. There is evidence of older dents, and abrasions, but a dark stain over the entire plane obscures past damage. In relief on the toe is [F*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM].
1814–1887
Augustus West (March 20, 1814 in Madison County, Virginia – 1887 in Fayette County, Ohio) was an African-American landowner and abolitionist who is known for his mansion and compound in Ohio that served as a successful hiding place for runaway slaves along…
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Austin Steward (c. 1793 – February 15, 1869) was an African-American abolitionist and writer. Born into slavery in Prince William County, he was taken at age seven with the William Helm household to New York in 1800.
1866
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Autauga – Conecuh”.
1831
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA first edition of Samuel Warner's "Authentic and Impartial Narrative of the Tragical Scene Which Was Witnessed in Southampton County (Virginia) On Monday The 22nd, of August Last," an account of the rebellion of enslaved persons led by Nat Turner. The…
1842-1845
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis letter was written in Old Calabar, Nigeria by King Eyamba V to Captain William Turner in Liverpool, England. The relationship between Eyamba and Captain Turner developed as a result of the British banned slave trade. The letter, or note, is an undated…
1866–68
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, and Caddo”.
1820-1850
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA long handcarved wooden handle with metal flat axe head, used as a potato axe. Handle is a lighter wood, that tapers to a point at the end opposite the axe head. Metal head, uneven surface texture, resembling a propeller, has a hole on one end that the…
1820-1850
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA handcarved wooden handle with metal axe head. Handle is spotty in color, with lighter and darker (almost tie-dye like) throughout (possibly front staining or being worn - do not believe it is inherent to the wood itself). Wooden handle is uneven in cut,…
Biography
Azeline Hearne (c. 1825-1890?), was an American slave who was freed while she was in her 30s of her life, and became famous for the numerous lawsuits brought against her during the Reconstruction era. Hearne was briefly one of the wealthiest landowners in…
Biography
Azie Mira Dungey is an American actress, producer, and writer, known for the 2013 web series Ask a Slave. She has also written for the TV series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, and Sweetbitter, and Harlem (2021).
1868
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “B – C”.
Apr. 1867–Dec. 1868
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “B – C, G, M – N, T, and W – Y”.
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