Papers. 1830s.

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Papers. 1830s.

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Papers by and about Rankin and his work as an abolitionist. Includes 31 page statement by Rankin (as pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Ripley, Ohio) in defense of students at Lane Seminary beginning an anti-slavery society (written 1835.) Also essays by Rankin's children, re. their father and his work with the under-ground railroad. Rankin began the first anti-slavery society in Ohio in 1835 and Ripley became the first stop in the under-ground railroad.

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Rankin, John Morris

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Rankin was a Mount Pleasant (Mich.) man, a wild flower enthusiast, and a friend of Miss Woldt, for whom Woldt Hall is named at Central Michigan University. (Information from a note provided with the volumes.). From the description of School penmanship books, 1845,1849. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 43884276 ...

Lane Seminary (Ripley, Ohio)

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