Slavery pamphlet collection, [1804-1909].

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Slavery pamphlet collection, [1804-1909].

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Pamphlets, 1804-1909, the majority of which document sentiments surrounding the controversy over slavery in the U.S. Issues covered by the collection range from the Fugitive Slave Law, to the admittance of different states into the Union, to the Civil War, to slave ships in Alabama. The bulk of the pamphlets are against slavery, however, a few of them present pro-slavery arguments. Speeches from congressmen are included; some of the more notable ones being Henry Clay, Salmon P. Chase, William H. Seward, John C. Calhoun, and Charles Sumner. In addition, pamphlets of sermons by Jonathan Edwards and other clergy represent the stands that different clergy took on the issue of slavery. Reports from a few abolitionist groups are also in the collection.

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

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Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

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