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Benjamin Coates African Colonization collection, 1848-1880 (inclusive) 1858-1869 (bulk)

Extent:

1 linear ft. (2 document boxes)

Abstract:

Letters relating to the emigration of free Blacks to the West African colony of Liberia and establishment of Liberian institutions written to American Quaker reformer, Benjamin Coates (1808-1887) whose work toward the abolition of slavery led to a relationship with many well-known people connected to Liberia, a colony established to offer a new home and a fresh start away from slavery to free Blacks in the mid-19th century.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]