University Archives

Title: Elevator - September 29, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)

The writer adds his personal memories to a series the newspaper is publishing regarding the Underground Railroad.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: "Terry and Tilly"; memories; New York; Osceola; Underground Railroad; Vigilance Committee

People: Johnson, William P., fl. 1839; Myers, Steve; Osceola; Ruggles, David, 1810-1849

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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