Antislavery movements -- Kentucky.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Anti-Slavery Collection
The Anti-Slavery Collection contains essays, addresses, reports, letters, business and legal records, research notes, and other materials collected by Berea College librarians through donation and purchase. These items document the institution of slavery, the anti-slavery movement, the conflict over slavery, and the aftermath of slavery in the United States of America.
John G. Fee Papers
Papers and family records of John G. Fee.
Letter from J. B. Mallett, Sheridan, New York, to John D. Gregg, 1860 July 30
In this letter, Mallett mentions gathering "signatures to a Memorial to the Governor asking an investigation of my expulsion." Mallett was a school teacher in Bracken County who held anti-slavery sentiments.
Richard Sears Research Collection
Richard D. Sears was Professor of English and Theatre, 1967-2010, and the Chester D. Tripp Chair in Humanities at Berea College. He has published numerous books and articles on various aspects of Kentucky history including the abolitionist movement, Camp Nelson, and Madison County. In particular, Sears devoted many years to researching and writing about the origins of Berea College and it founding members and families.