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New York Yearly Meeting collection of papers concerning slavery, 1778-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

The collection contains a small number of miscellaneous papers relating to efforts within New York Yearly Meeting to support the manumission of enslaved people, abolition, and education of formerly enslaved people, 1778-1870. Most are copies of reports presented to New York Monthly Meeting or to the Yearly Meeting, compiled as a reference file.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]