Series 1: Race and Slavery
Series
Dates
- 1820-1881, bulk 1861-1865
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to research.
Extent
14 Linear Feet (4 boxes, 11 oversized folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: German
General
Contains printed items relating to slavery and race issues both before and during the Civil War. This includes news clippings, broadsides, advertisements for stage productions of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe and public debates on African-Americans in the military.
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org