Craft-Trotter family papers, 1884-1994.

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Craft-Trotter family papers, 1884-1994.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/214942432

Consists of family papers from the descendents of William and Ellen Craft and James M. Trotter, including a small amount of correspondence and original documents, as well as genealogical research notes and clippings gathered by various members of the families, tributes, memorials, plays, and other programs inspired by the families' history. Also contains materials relating to descendant, Ellen Craft Dammond of N.Y., who was active in the National Y.W.C.A, Wednesdays in Miss. and other women's organizations devoted to ending racism.

4 boxes, 5 oversize folders (1.85 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7013996

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Craft, William James, -1931

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William and Ellen Craft were fugitive slaves who lectured for the Abolitionist cause. From the description of ALS [microform] : Surry, England to S[amuel] May, Boston, 1851 Nov. 29. (Boston Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37939104 ...

Craft-Trotter family.

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William and Ellen Craft wrote of their dramatic escape from slavery in Georgia, with Ellen posing as a man in the company of his slave. They lived in England for a time, but eventually returned to Georgia where they operated a school. James M. Trotter was a member of the 54th Massachusetts regiment in the Civil War. His son, William Monroe Trotter, was a radical political activist and an associate of W.E.B. DuBois. Monroe's sister, Bessie, married Henry K. Craft, direct descendent of Charlie Cra...

Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934

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Dammond, Ellen Craft

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Craft, Henry K.

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Wednesdays in Mississippi

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Craft, Ellen, 1826-1891

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Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A.

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Records of the YWCA's programs and activities among blacks began in 1907. From the description of Records, 1920. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007201 The YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula opened in 1948 as a recreation center for business women. It expanded to provide recreational and social services for women that met the organization's mission of "empowering women and eliminating racism." The organization was based in Palo Alto until its closing in 2003. ...

Steward, Maude Trotter.

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Trotter, James M.

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