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Antislavery movements -- Kentucky.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Anti-Slavery Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4
Identifier: BCA 0168 HC 03
Abstract

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.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1769-1916; Other: Majority of material found within 1800-1880

John G. Fee Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 01-1.02
Abstract

Papers and family records of John G. Fee.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1830-2011

Letter from J. B. Mallett, Sheridan, New York, to John D. Gregg, 1860 July 30

 Item — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: 3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1860 July 30

Richard Sears Research Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0250
Abstract

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.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1796-2008