Joseph Sturge Papers: Correspondence with Joseph & Lydia Sturge, circa 1841-1855.
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Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
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Harriet Beecher Stowe (b. June 14, 1811, Litchfield, Connecticut – d. July 1, 1896, Hartford, Connecticut) was an American abolitionist and author. She is the daughter of Rev. Lyman Beecher who preached against slavery. She is best known for writing Uncle Tom's Cabin. It became an instant and controversial best-seller, both in the United States and abroad. The novel had a major impact on Northerners' attitudes toward slavery and by the beginning of the Civil War had sold more than a million copi...
Sturge, Joseph, 1793-1859
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Sturge was very involved in the anti-slavery movement. An account of his trip in the United States in 1841 has been published. From the description of ALS, 1841 September 4 : Birmingham [Eng.] to "My dear Friend." (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 25638406 Sturge, an English Quaker, was involved in the anti-slavery movement. From the description of ALS, 1844 February, [Eng.] to [George Armstrong]. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 44...
Tappan, Lewis, 1788-1873
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Merchant and antislavery leader. From the description of The papers of Lewis Tappan [microform], 1809-1903. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852969 Abolitionist from New York State; assisted the Amistad slaves; among the founders of the American Missionary Association in 1846, which began more than 100 anti-slavery Congregational churches throughout the Midwest, and after the American Civil War, founded numerous schools and colleges to aid in the educatio...
