Three-page letter dated February 20, 1850, from L. [Lysander] Spooner in Worcester [Massachusetts] to George Bradburn, reagrding a "Robinson" and his marital issues, which also concern a "Mrs. P." [probably Frances H. Parker].
Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery--Law and Legislation
Manuscript draft of a four-page letter from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith dated January 31, 1859, discussing the rights of slaves and outlining a strategy for aggressive liberation from the South.
Riverdale Children's Association; Colored Orphan Asylum (New York, N.Y.); Association for the Benefit of Colored Orphans (New York, N.Y.); Charities--New York (State)--New York; Children, Black--New York (State)--New York; African American...
The records of the Colored Orphan Asylum document the activities of the institution from 1836 to 1972, with the bulk of the records falling between 1850 and 1936. The records include minutes of general meetings, the Executive Committee, the...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; National Federation of Catholic College Students (U.S.); Social action
Minutes of Interracial Justice Panel at Seventh Annual Regional Congress. Notes general lack of interest in interracial issues among NFCCS.
"There are still many ignorant of the doctrine of the Mystical Body which unites all, regardless of race,...
Clinton, George,ca. 1686-1761; Glen, Jacob, Major; Holland, Henry; Thomas, George, 1695?-1774; Hamilton, James, 1710-1783; Stevens, Aaron; Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, 1707-1751--Death and burial; New York (Colony). Governor (1743-1753 :...
24 letters and one warrant signed by George Clinton (ca. 1686-1761) in his capacity as governor of New York between 1744 and 1751. The majority of the letters are written from New York, addressed to Major Jacob Glen, and discuss various issues...
Four-page letter dated December 3, 1855, from William Goodell in New York, to Lysander Spooner [in Boston, Massachusetts], discussing constitutional issues of slavery and Spooner's work.
Correspondence; Fascism; Political activity; Political issues; Activists;
Herman apologizes for not writing sooner. Discusses his chances of coming home but believes he is still needed in the fight against Franco. He admits that being away has made him think about his family more than ever. Tells his father he should...
Sinclair writes about his new book, "The Way Out: What Lies Ahead for America." He also write a great deal about his book "Upton Sinclair Presents William Fox", and its influence on not only the United States but the world as well. He also writes...
Grierson writes to Markham about an array of topics including various social issues and the financial independence of writers and poets and how it restrains them from criticizing certain men and writing about certain topics.
Military training; Political issues; Politics & government;
Jim tells his brother that in the two months he has been in the Lincoln Battalion, he has not seen a single day of fighting. Nonetheless, he spends his time practicing infantry techniques. Jim says that he can't give Ring the inside scoop on the...
