Gerrit Smith collection, 1843-1871.

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Gerrit Smith collection, 1843-1871.

Printed circulars written by Smith, a noted philanthropist, social reformer, and abolitionist, concerning women's suffrage, prison reform, temperance, and the abolitionist movement in the United States.

.5 linear ft.

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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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Congressman, philanthropist, reformer. From the description of Letter, 1840 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122379141 Gerrit Smith resided in Peterboro (N.H.?) at the time of these writings and was a strong supporter of emancipation and African American rights. Upon his death the African American citizens of Buffalo paid him a formal tribute. From the description of Letters and broadsides, 1868-1871. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 34178334 ...