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Elizabeth Denison Forth (c. 1786 – August 7, 1866) was an African-American landowner and philanthropist from Michigan. Forth was born enslaved, and worked as a maid before becoming a landowner.
1805
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis document is titled at the top "List of Bonds due Apphia Rouzee for Negro Hire & Rent for the year 1805." The list consists of one column of names and a column of monetary amounts. The document is one page, single-sided, black ink handwritten on paper.
1794 - 1795
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis document is titled at the top "A List of Bonds Given to Mr. Evan Brown to Collect or put in Suit" and consists of lists of names, dates, and monetary amounts owed for the hire of enslaved persons. The document is divided into three separate lists and…
1798
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is an accounting document for the estate of the late Richard Rouzee consisting of a list of names and amounts. At the bottom right it is signed by Evan Brown with a flourish and at the bottom left is the signature of witness Ralph Rouzee. The reverse…
early 19th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA single page document with notes handwritten in black ink on both sides.The notes consist of a list of names on one side and the enumeration of the number of "men, boys, women and children" owned by the Rouzees' on the other, as well as measurements in…
1812
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis document is titled at the top, "A List of [illegible] A.B. Rouzee Negroes for 1812" and contains an itemized list of enslaved persons owned by the Rouzee family that were hired out during 1812. The list contains the name of the enslaved person, the…
1813
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis document is titled at the top, "A List of [illegible] A.B. Rouzee Negroes for 1813" and contains an itemized list of enslaved persons owned by the Rouzee family that were hired out during 1813. The list contains the name of the enslaved person, the…
1794-1830
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis handwritten, one page, single-sided document is titled "Hands to be brought from N. Ca." at the top. The document consists of a list of men in the lefthand column, totaled "8 males" at the bottom, and a list of women and children in the righthand…
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “List of goods William French bought from William P. Hinkley” (Text).
June 1860
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis handwritten one page, double-sided document is titled "Slaves Belonging to E. Westmore / for June 1860." On one side of the document is a list men's first names and their ages, with dark diagonal slash marks crossing out last names and birthdates. A…
1811-1813
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis document lists the amount of cash paid and on which dates to Mrs. Apphia B. Rouzee in account with John Rouzee, including amounts paid for the hiring out of enslaved persons in the years 1812 and 1813. The document is composed in columns for the…
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single volume of lists of cases used in transferring business of office from Major [R. G.] LaMotte to Major [George] Gibson and from Major Gibson to Captain Hawkins (88) covers the period 1872–1875. The volume contains three separate lists.
1811
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis document consists of three lists relating to the hire of enslaved persons in 1811. The first list is titled only "1811." Below the first list, the second list is titled "List of negro hires in Culpepper paid in advance." At the bottom of the page is a…
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Lloyd James Austin III (born August 8, 1953) is a retired United States Army general who served as the 28th United States secretary of defense from 2021 to 2025 under the Biden administration. Before retiring from the military in 2016, Austin served as the…
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Lloyd Garrison Wheeler, Sr. (1848 – 1909) was an African American attorney, businessman, philanthropist, and political leader. Wheeler was the first African-American to practice law in the state of Illinois and was influential in the establishment of…
Biography
Lloyd Howell Jr. (born 1966) is an American businessman who is the former executive director of the NFL Players Association. He previously worked for Booz Allen Hamilton and retired from his position in December 2022.
Jan. 18, 1933
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Loan Payment to Malden Morris Plan” (Text).
ca. 1949
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBrad Keeler Artwares Lobsterware salt and pepper shakers from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. 2011.12.43.3a: The salt shaker has two (2) holes under the lobster's mouth. The shaker is shaped like the front half of lobsters and has two (2) holes under the…
1933–2017
Lois Ann Dickson Fitt Rice (February 28, 1933 – January 4, 2017) was an American corporate executive, scholar, and education policy expert. Known as the "mother of the Pell Grant" because of her work lobbying for its creation, she was national vice…
[ca. 1910]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOrginal caption reads, "Lokoja. Bird's eye view of the Business Quarters, shewing rivers Niger and Benue." Printed caption on verso reads, " 'Copyright, Moyea Series.' No.3A.".
Biography
Lola Odelola is a software engineer and campaigner recognised for her work to promote diversity in technology. She is the founder of Blackgirl.tech, a non-profit organisation that promotes diversity within the tech industry by creating a safe space for…
1987
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA documentary film with the title Long Shadows. It consists of two (2) reels of color 16mm polyester film with optical sound. The documentary explores the enduring effects of the American Civil War in various facets of life, including politics, civil…
1989
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA long sleeve black and red dress designed by Patrick Kelly for his Fall/Winter 1989 collection. The dress is made of wool and synthetic blend knit. It is fitted and ends at knee length. The dress has a two-and-a-half-inch self-faced band collar and long…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGLong yellow faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The beads are larger at the center front, becoming smaller along each end. There is a metal clasp at the center back.
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