Stearns papers, 1857-1901 (inclusive), [microform].

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Stearns papers, 1857-1901 (inclusive), [microform].

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The papers consist of correspondence and other papers of George Luther Stearns and his wife Mary Elizabeth Stearns. George Stearns' papers (1857-1864) relate to his work as an abolitionist, free-soil advocate for Kansas, and supporter of John Brown. Mary Stearns' papers (1867-1901) relate to her work with the Kansas State Historical Society, especially in securing statues of John Brown for distribution to various Kansas communities. The papers also include documents relating to the Free Soil State Party of Kansas and the State Kansas Aid Committee of Massachusetts.

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Brown, John, 1800-1859

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John Brown (May 9, 1800, Torrington, Connecticut – December 2, 1859, Charles Town, Virginia) was born in Connecticut in 1800 before migrating with his family at an early age to the Connecticut Western Reserve. He failed at several business ventures and land speculations before devoting his life to the abolition of slavery. Brown was executed in 1859 following his failed attempt to incite a slave rebellion at Harper's Ferry, Virginia. Edwin Coppoc, a native of Salem, Ohio, joined Brown in his rai...

Stearns, Mary Elizabeth, 1821-1901.

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Free-Soil Party (Kan.)

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Stearns, Geo. L. (George Luther), 1809-1867

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American abolitionist. From the description of Letter : Boston, 1864 Nov. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 640145429 ...