Thomas and William Dorsey collection, 1850-1910.

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Thomas and William Dorsey collection, 1850-1910.

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Autographs, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and engravings relating to black Americana collected by two prominent Philadelphia African Americans, Thomas Dorsey (1812-1875) and his son William Henry Dorsey (b. 1837).

1 linear ft.

Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University

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Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University

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Dorsey, William Henry

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Prominent bibliophile, distinguished artist, and collector of rare African Americana from the 19th century, of Philadelphia, Pa.; b. 1837; d. 1920. From the description of William H. Dorsey scrapbook collection, [ca. 1850]-[ca. 1900]. (Cheyney University). WorldCat record id: 70972027 From the description of William H. Dorsey manuscript collection, [ca. 1850]-[ca. 1900]. (Cheyney University). WorldCat record id: 70972028 From the description of William H. Dorsey pho...

Dorsey, Thomas, 1812-1875

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Thomas Dorsey (b.1812-d. Feb. 17, 1875), and his son William Henry Dorsey (b. Oct. 23, 1837 - d.?) were prominent 19th century Black Philadelphians. Thomas Dorsey escaped from slavery in 1836 and settled in Philadelphia, where he became one of that city's most distinguished and successful caterers. He also became widely known for the large assemblage of books, memorabilia and other items, he collected during his lifetime. This collection was displayed in Dorsey's "museum," and was o...