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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)

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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]

New York Association for Educating Colored Male Adults Committee on Ways and Means minutes, 1816-1817 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 bound volume.))
Abstract:: The volume contains the minutes of the Ways and Means Committee of the New York Association for Educating Colored Male Adults, 1816-1817, and a list of subscribers. Typed synopsis included.

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

New-York Society for Promoting the Manumission of Slaves, and Protecting Such of Them as Have Been, or May Be Liberated, list of members, 1787-1827 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 vol.))
Abstract:: Contains a membership list providing names, addresses, and year joined. Also a statement of the number of Africans and their descendants who had been freed and the number attending the free school in New York City, 1791-1814. The list was kept by Isaac T. Hopper.

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