Learn about enslavement, resistance, abolition and the struggle for freedom through biographies and historical records.
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1833–1934
Reverend Polk Taylor (September 8, 1833 – June 18, 1934) was a formerly enslaved American Methodist minister who was inaccurately reported to have been owned by two former U.S. presidents, James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor. This claim was inaccurate, as he…
ca. 1859
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis unusually large image of the renowned leader of the insurrection at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1858 is inscribed, “John Brown, Hero of Harpers Ferry. ‘His Soul goes marching on.’" A sepia toned portrait of John Brown in a black bordered, oval shaped…
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of postage accounts, July–December 1871 (52) is arranged chronologically.
ca. 1887; printed 1992
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white postcard featuring a photograph of Harriet Tubman, her husband Nelson Davis, and their adopted daughter Gertie. Tubman stands on the left holding a round pan. The postcard was sent to Mariline Wilkins in Philadelphia, PA from Sedalia…
August, 1906
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPostcard with a black and white image of the bodies of Nease Gillespie, John Gillespie and Jack Dillingham. They are at the center of the image and are hanging from ropes by their necks. Their clothes are torn and several wounds are visible on their bodies…
1940
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA poster for the American Negro Exposition at the Chicago Coliseum. The image on the poster is of a male standing behind a female. They have their heads turned to their right and have their arms raised. In their right hands they are holding a book and a…
late 18th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn engraved powder horn with stopper. The ox horn is carved with images of a dove carrying a banner reading "LIBERTY," a deer, the sun with a face, and a pine tree. An intricate design featuring eyes encircles the outer edge of the horn. The name Prince…
Feb.–April 1868
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “PP10 – PP254”.
ca. 1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph depicting the partial silhouette of a figure in front of a partially enclosed view of the ocean. There are no inscriptions, front or back.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single–volume "Prescription Book," April 1867–July 1868 (253), is arranged numerically and contains copies of prescriptions.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of prescriptions for sick and wounded, May–December 1865 (162) is arranged chronologically.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of "Prescriptions for the Sick and Wounded" at Roper Hospital, April 1865–June 1866 (160), is arranged chronologically.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of "Prescriptions for the Sick and Wounded at the Hospital for Contrabands," February 1864–May 1866 (123), is arranged chronologically.
1818-1838; presented 1866-1895
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA telescoping spyglass presented to Sir Llewelyn Turner by Admiral Lord Clarence Edward Paget. The outer tube of the spyglass is made of mahogany and has brass fittings holding glass lenses. A presentation plaque is attached to the side of the outer tube…
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe two volumes of press copies of invoices and letters of transmittal with invoices, orders, and receipts for goods, July 1867–January 1869, 1 (81) and 2 (82), are arranged chronologically and have name indexes.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGUnbound press copies of letters and endorsements sent, October 1868–April 1871, are unnumbered and arranged chronologically.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of press copies of letters of transmittal sent, February 1866–September 1868 (110), is arranged chronologically. Most of the letters in the series relate to reports, invoices, receipts, and bills of lading forwarded. There are also some…
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of press copies of letters and affidavits relating to a court case, March–September 1864, is unarranged and has a name index.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe two volumes of press copies of letters sent, April 1867–October 1868, 1 (98) and 2 (99), are arranged chronologically and have name indexes.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe five volumes of press copies of letters sent, March 1867–April 1869, 1 (91), 2 (92), 3 (93), 4 (94), and 5 (95), are arranged chronologically. Name and subject indexes are in Volumes 1 (91) and 3 (93).
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of press copies of letters sent and received by the superintendent of Barry Farm, September 1867–March 1869 (100), is arranged chronologically and has a name index.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of press copies of letters sent, March 1868–September 1870, (49), is arranged chronologically and has a name index.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of letters sent, April–September 1868, and register of letters received and endorsements sent and received, March–December 1868 (284), is arranged by type of record. Letters sent are arranged chronologically; the register is arranged…
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of press copies of letters sent, February 1867–September 1868 (108), is arranged chronologically. This volume also contains press copies of letters sent by Ira Ayers, president of the board of registration for Hanover County, dated…
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