Two-page deposition of Dr. John Archer of Annarundel [Anne Arundel] County [Maryland], describing circumstances surrounding the death of Jos, a slave belonging to Mr. James Lee. Archer testifies that an autopsy of the victim showed cause of death...
Two document on one leaf. On front, petition dated January 4, 1709, by "Jack O [sic] Negro]" of Boston [Massachusets] to marry "Esther, a negro servant" despite witheld consent from his master, Mr. Gutteridge. On back, petition dated March 30,...
Four-page deposition of Robert Tailor, Junior, of Westmoreland County [Pennsylvania] describing the transfer of ownership of slave Brice Herring from the late Robert Tailor [Senior] to Isaac Barr of Fayette County, Kentucke [Kentucky]. Transcribed...
Slaves--Virginia--Caroline County; Slavery--Virginia--Caroline County; Inventories of decedents' estates--Virginia--Caroline County
Three-page inventory of the estate of David Tinsley of Caroline County [Virginia]. Identifies four slaves, "Jemmy a negro fellow, Tom a negro fellow, Plato a negro boy, Tamer a negro girl" along with household goods and livestock. Signed by...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
May 16, 1938 Letter of support sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student
"Dear Mother Dammann,
I wish to thank you for your kind invitation to the blessing of Mary Moran Memorial Hall on Wednesday, the...
A form letter sent inviting people to the Autumn Conference of the Intercollegiate Socialist Society in Bellport, Long Island. It lists the lineup of speakers and events to occur that weekend.
Depositions--United States; Slavery--United States
Two-page deposition of John Champneys describing the circumstances surrounding charges of financial support for William Binnie [Junior], the "negro wench Jenny" and her children. Champneys purchased Jenny at "St. Augustine's when the whole property...
African American children--New York (State)--Richmond County; Registers of births, etc.--New York (State)--Richmond County; Slaves--New York (State)--Richmond County; Slavery--New York (State)--Richmond County; Slaves--Emancipation--New York...
Birth records and deeds of manumission for African American children in the town of Castleton, Staten Island, N.Y. between 1799 and 1827.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter of support sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student
“Dear Mother Dammann,
A notice has been brought to my attention which urges the Alumnae of Manhattanville to protest the admission of a negro girl...
Five-page letter dated August 20, 1866, from A. P. Aldrich in Barnwell, South Carolina, to Lysander Spooner [of Boston, Massachusetts] regarding the economic hardships faced by the South during the reconstruction era.
Bills of sale; Slaves--Kentucky--Fayette County; Slavery--Kentucky--Fayette County
Two-page bill of sale between James Davis and Samuel Agnes regarding one negro woman named Rhoda and one negro boy named Hagen, in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Two-page deposition of William Shekly of Mount Pleasant [Pennsylvania], regarding an act of general assembly made by "a female negroe [negro] named Phebe." Recorded and signed by Jacob Spangler [Deputy Surveyor of York County, Pennsylvania] for []...
Slavery--United States; Slaves--Emancipation--United States; Slaves--United States
Deed of indenture for "a Negro boy named Primus" for a term of three years to Walter Butler, who received the slave from his cousins John and Myndert Wempel.
Slaves--Tennessee--Wilson County; Slavery--Tennessee--Wilson County
Bill of sale for "one negro woman named Harrietand also one negro boy named George Washington" from the executors of the estates of the Rev. Samuel Donnell, deceased, to Edward McMillan [probably both of Wilson County, Tennessee].