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The New York Association of Friends for the Relief of Those Held in Slavery and the Improvement of the Free People of Color, 1839-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.1 linear ft. (1 vol. 1 folder)

Abstract:

The New York Association of Friends for the Relief of Those Held in Slavery and the Improvement of Free People of Color was a Quaker society in New York City, organized in 1839. Its purpose was to support the abolition of slavery and educational charities for Black people. This small collection contains a minute book (6/1839-5/1843) and loose minutes (1844).

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