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Runaway slave advertisement cards

 File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Gladys-Marie Fry papers contain correspondence, drafts, publications, photographs, slides, research proposals, posters, newsclippings, and other materials relating to her extensive research of African-American folklore, quilts, and other topics.

Dates

  • Creation: 1888 - 2010

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

The material is stored off site. Please request 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.

Extent

From the Collection: approximately 132 Linear Feet (132 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

The cards structure data from "Runaway Slave Advertisements: A Documentary History from the 1730s to 1790" compiled by Lathan A. Windley. On each card, the advertisement was photocopied in entirety, on the verso of each card is structured data fields documenting the clothing of the enslaved person.

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

Contact:
MSU Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing MI 48823 USA