Enslaved People in the Southeast Bibliography & Resources
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Indenture conveying Martha from Charles Story Newell to Mary Jane Ellis
Indentures--Slavery
Mississippi--History
Indenture, 1855 February 23, conveying six-year-old enslaved girl, Martha, daughter of Charles and Sarah, from Charles Story Newell, Copiah County, Mississippi to Mary Jane Ellis, also of Copiah County.
Charles Story Newell, Mary Jane Ellis
Indenture conveying Martha from Charles Story Newell to Mary Jane Ellis, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
1855
Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
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Copiah County, Mississippi, 1855 February 23.
"The Gospel as Preached in the South"
African Americans--Religion
Fugitive slaves
Slavery--Louisiana--History
Slavery--Southern States--History
Account by Henry Cooke, enslaved by Robert C. Nicholas, of Gospel Meetings in Louisiana, led by William Ellis, another enslaved person of Virginia. The account was given as testimony in New Haven, Connecticut on January 30, 1844. Cooke explains how meetings were arranged, when they were held, how many people attended and what happened if enslaved persons were caught.
Henry Cooke
"The Gospel as Preached in the South,” Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
1844
Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
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New Haven, Connecticut; Donaldsville, Louisiana, 1843-1844
List of persons enslaved by the College of William & Mary
College of William & Mary--History--18th century
Slavery--Virginia--18th century
United States--Slavery
This list of persons enslaved by the College of William & Mary, circa 1780, includes the enslaved individuals working at the College as well as those hired out.
College of William & Mary
List of persons enslaved by the College of William & Mary, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
circa 1780
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College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1780
Letter, Jack Foster to former Confederate General John McCausland, 1883
African American history; Civil War, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
This collection contains an 1883 letter written by Jack Foster, a formerly enslaved person who served as a body servant in the 36th Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. Foster writes to former Confederate General John McCausland, one-time commander of the 36th. After inquiring about the general's wellbeing, Foster mentions his family, then begins to reminiscence about his time in the general's camp. Foster mentions being at Camp Narrows (Giles County, Virginia) and being present when McCausland took command following the death of General Jenkins at "Floyds Mountains" [i.e., the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain, May 9, 1864]. Foster then proceeds to recollect a discussion between Jenkins and McCausland regarding battle strategy and the Confederate units present. He also recalls baking bread in the camp. At the time of the Civil War, Jack Foster was enslaved by the Tompkins family of Virginia. Though Christopher Q. Tompkins, Foster's enslaver, served with the 22nd Virginia Infantry during the war, Foster found himself in the 36th Virginia, body servant to a young soldier in the regiment. By 1883, Foster was living in Richmond, Virginia. He may have been the same man as a driver named John Foster enumerated in the 1880 census living in Richmond, Virginia with wife Virginia and daughters Hattie, Lucy, Ada and Ida. By 1900, Virginia Foster was a widow in Richmond, living with children Ada, Ida, and Chris.
Jack Foster
Jack Foster Letter, 1883
2019
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Richmond, Va., 12-13-1883
Jeffrey T. Wilson Diary
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Diaries; Freedmen--United States
The 1913 diary of formerly enslaved person Jeffrey T. Wilson. Entries were kept in a Wanamaker's Diary (produced by the department store chain) actually designed for 1911. As a result, Wilson has hand-corrected the days of the week throughout to reflect 1913. In addition to the entries recorded (two to a page), throughout the year, Wilson attached additional pages to continue writing. Many of these consist of reminiscences of his life in previous years on topics from the Civil War, his service in the United States Navy, segregation and race issues in Portsmouth and Norfolk, and local news. He also writes of daily events including his family's health, church events, the weather, and his frequent concerns about money. The diary begins with advertisements and history of the Wanamaker stores. Entries by Wilson begin on page 69.
Wilson, Jeffrey T. (1843-1929)
Jeffrey T. Wilson Diaries, Ms2011-015, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
2019
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/Appalachia/Ms2011-015
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Portsmouth, Norfolk, 1913
Bill of Sale for Sarah Gudger
Slavery--United States--History, Slave bills of sale, Slave trade--United States--History
A bill of sale from Burke County for a "a certain negro woman slave named Sarah about twenty years old" believed to be Sarah Gudger. Handwritten ink on paper in bound deed book.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Buncombe County North Carolina
People Not Property Project, Digital Library on American Slavery, University Libraries, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Buncombe County Register of Deeds Office
2019-07-02
Buncombe County Register of Deeds Office; University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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North Carolina, Asheville, 1883
A Historical Bulletin of the Saint Philip School of Nursing and Alumnae
Nursing -- Study and teaching -- Virginia -- Richmond -- History; Nursing schools -- Virginia -- Richmond -- History; African American nursing schools -- Virginia -- Richmond -- History
Image on page 44 of a promotional booklet for the Saint Philip School of Nursing highlighting their commencement ceremony.
Saint Philip Alumnae Association
Lacy, Mayme Wilson.; Monroe, Pinala W; Saint Philip School Alumnae Association; Medical College of Virginia
Saint Philip Alumnae Association
2019
Special Collections and Archives, Tompkins-McCaw Library, VCU Libraries
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Richmond (Va.), 1978
All-Negro Comics No. 1
African Americans -- Comic books, strips, etc; African Americans -- Periodicals; African American wit and humor; Action-adventure comics; Comics (Graphic works)
The 48-page comic book was published in 1947 and features characters such as police detective Ace Harlem and Lion Man, a college-educated scientist and superhero. It was the first comic book written and drawn solely by African American writers and artists.
John Terrell; George J. Evans Jr.
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Philadelphia, All-Negro Comics, Inc.
2019
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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https://gallery.library.vcu.edu/items/show/110833
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OCLC Number: 173724979
Philadelphia, 1947
The Communist Black Revolution Can and Will Be Smashed in Virginia!
American Nazi Party; Communism; Radicalism; King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968; Politics; Virginia; White supremacy movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Multi-page flyer outlining the reasons why white Democrats and Republicans of the Commonwealth of Virginia should unite and vote for White Constitutional Candidate, George Lincoln Rockwell. Rockwell, the founder and head of the American Nazi Party, was well known for his white supremacist views and his knack for political theater. Originally housed in the Social Welfare History Project Image Portal.
Rockwell for Governor Campaign
M 342, Box 13, Edward H. Peeples, Jr. Papers,
Lincoln Rockwell
2019
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Virginia, 1965