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1805
Alexander, Ann, of York (1767-1849)
An address to the inhabitants of South Carolina [anti-slavery]
In original blue wrappers. Anti-Slavery pamphlet. Printed by Kimber, Conrad & Co.
GLC06992
1788
The Constitution of the Pennsylvania Society for ... the Abolition of Slavery
Rest of title: "and the relief of free Negroes, unlawfully held in bondage, begun in the year 1774 and enlarged... To which are added the Acts of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania for the gradual abolition of slavery." First edition, printed by...
GLC06836
1837
Chapman, Maria W. (fl. 1837)
Right and Wrong in Boston. Annual report of the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Soc.
Subtitle: "Annual report of the Boston Female Anti-slavery Society, with a sketch of obstacles thrown in the way of emancipation by certain clerical abolitionists and advocates for the subjection of women." Printed by Isaac Knapp. 16mo. Rebound...
GLC06860
1854/10/23
Phillips, Wendell (1811-1884)
to Charles T. Beach re: printed circular letter on anti-slavery
"The present is the most auspicious period for the diffusion of antislavery statements." Counter signed by Francis Jackson.
GLC06862
1833
Child, Lydia Maria Francis (1802-1880)
An Appeal in the Favor of That Class of Americans Called Africans
First book of American abolitionist movement; inscribed in pencil with respects of "the author" to J. J. Dixwell. Exlibris stamp of Meadville Theological School on top, with duplicate sold stamp. Includes engravings.
GLC06867
1838
Parker, Mary
Address to the free colored people of the United States
Published by Merrihew and Gun. Stab Stitched.
GLC06893
1920 ca.
Letters to Mrs. [Sarah Secor] Edward Bissell re: Suffrage [decimalized]
Four letters originally mounted on a board with ribbons and a "Votes for Women" felt banner in a display prepared ca. 1920. They were a part of the Bisselll Archive and Suffrage Memorabilia.
GLC06895
[1854/05-06 ca.]
Burns, Anthony (fl. 1854)
["The man is not bought!"]
Printed broadside protesting slavery. The text reads, in part: "The Man is Not Bought!....The kidnapper agreed, both publicly and in writing, to sell him for $1200. The sum was raised by eminent Boston citizens and offered him. He then claimed...
GLC07887
August 1945
Committee for Georgia
Your Part in Georgia's Politics.
One pamphlet entitled, "Your Part in Georgia's Politics" printed by Committee for Georgia dated August 1945. A resource for statewide elections in Georgia. Illustrates if the Supreme Court is upholding the constitutional right of African-Americans to...
GLC09640.047
1944
Committee of Editors and Writers of the South
Voting Restrictions in the 13 Southern States.
One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Restrictions in the 13 Southern States, A Report," by the Committee of Editors and Writers of the South in 1944. Gives voting information for thirteen southern states such as poll times, compensation, voting...
GLC09640.048
1934
Engels, Frederich (1820-1895)
The British Labor Movement.
One small press printing of "The British Labor Movement," by Frederick Engels dated 1934. Contains articles printed in The Labor Standard related to labor rights. Includes essays such as, "A Fair Day's Wage," "Trade Unions," "Labor Party" and others.
GLC09640.066
1789/[18 June ca.]
Clymer, George (1739-1813)
to Benjamin Rush re: coming glories of Constitution, future end of slavery & rum
Also concerns his hopes that slavery and alcohol would be abolished (prohibition), and the debate on the power to remove officials from office. He expects that the excise tax on rum will help defend people "against the poison." Concerning New...
GLC04769
20 November 1838
Weld, Theodore Dwight (1803-1895)
to Milton Sutliff
Weld writes to Sutliff, an Ohio abolitionist and lawyer, from the Office of the American Anti-Slavery Society. The Society will be publishing a series of tracts refuting the main objections to abolition, and Weld seeks information on slavery and the...
GLC04941
17 May 1788
Pemberton, James (1723-1809)
to Moses Brown
The letter is written in traditional Quaker fashion without reference to the pagan names of months, and instead uses numbers for dates throughout. Written by Pemberton, a Quaker merchant and philanthropist in Philadelphia, to Brown, a well-known...
GLC04980
1862 September 5
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
[Gerrit Smith]
Mounted (for an album?) to 16.3 x 10 cm. Inscribed on the mount: "I am, my dear Mary R. Smith, your old friend, Gerrit Smith."
GLC05110
1971
The Black Panther Party
Black Panther newspaper collection [decimalized]
This collection consist of seven issues of The Black Panther newspaper for 1971. It also contains four other items; One pamphlet entitled Social Action by Huber F. Klemme, One Time Magazine Special Issue for April 6, 1970, One pamphlet entitled All...
GLC09416
20 February 1971
The Black Panther. [Vol. 6, no. 4 (February 20, 1971)]
One issue of The Black Panther newspaper dated February 20, 1971.
GLC09416.01
27 February 1971
The Black Panther. [Vol. 6, no. 5 (February 27, 1971)]
One issue of The Black Panther newspaper dated February 27, 1971.
GLC09416.02
6 March 1971
The Black Panther. [Vol. 6, no. 6 (March 6, 1971)]
One issue of The Black Panther newspaper dated March 6, 1971.
GLC09416.03
13 March 1971
The Black Panther. [Vol. 6, no. 7 (March 13, 1971)]
One issue of The Black Panther newspaper dated March 13, 1971.
GLC09416.04
20 March 1971
The Black Panther. [Vol. 6, no. 8 (March 20, 1971)]
One issue of The Black Panther newspaper dated March 20, 1971.
GLC09416.05
27 March 1971
The Black Panther. [Vol. 6, no. 9 (March 27, 1971)]
One issue of The Black Panther newspaper dated March 27, 1971.
GLC09416.06
29 May 1971
The Black Panther. [Vol. 6, no. 18 (May 29, 1971)]
One issue of The Black Panther newspaper dated May 29, 1971.
GLC09416.07
1970
Klemme, Huber F. (fl. 1970)
Social Action
One pamphlet entitled Social Action by Huber F. Klemme dated 1970.
GLC09416.08
06 April 1970
Donovan, Hedley (fl. 1970)
Time Magazine Special Issue. [Vol. 95, no. 14 (April 6, 1970)]
One issue of Time Magazine dated April 6, 1970.
GLC09416.09
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