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Abraham Lincoln and his Emancipation Proclamation
Stylized text of the Emancipation Proclamation which was issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and freed slaves in the Confederacy.
Tags: Abolition, Enslaved Peoples, Law, Slavery
Melvin Price Georgia Journeys Exhibit
This online exhibit follows the life experience of Mel Price, a veteran of the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Tags: Pacific Theater, Veterans, World War II
Anna Boone Georgia Journeys Exhibit
This online exhibit follows the life experience of Anna Boon who spent time as a civilian POW in Indonesia during World War II.
Tags: Asia, Prisoners of War, World War II
The Spirit of Islam: a history of evolution and the ideals of Islam
Syed Ameer Ali argues for abolition from an Islamic viewpoint
Tags: Islam abolition, Religion
Protectorate Treaty Between France and Morocco
This is a copy of the Treaty of Fez which was signed between France and the Moroccan sultan making Morocco a French protectorate. This started stricter views on slavery in Morocco.
John Wesley Preaching to Indians in 1913
John Wesley, the co-founder of the Methodist church had religious influence in England and was well known for his desire to preach to the Indians which was his main goal for coming to Georgia.
Tags: Abolition leader, Religious Leader
Meeting between a King and Europeans
A meeting between a King of the Bight of Biafra and European visitors.
A slave auction at the south / from an original sketch by Theodore R. Davis.
African American men, women, and children being auctioned off in front of crowd of men.
Cash! All person that have slaves to dispose of...
This is a 19th century advertisement for the purchase of slaves.
Transcription:
Cash!
All persons that have SLAVES to dispose of, will do well by giving me a call, as I will give the highest price for Men, Women, & Children. Any person that…
Transcription:
Cash!
All persons that have SLAVES to dispose of, will do well by giving me a call, as I will give the highest price for Men, Women, & Children. Any person that…
An Ordinance for the Government of the Territory of the United States North-West of the River Ohio
A document that sets the standards for admitting new states into the union. It also prohibits slavery in the expanded tarritories.
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Youth in Crisis: Children in the Holocaust
This educational module explores the experiences of children during the Holocaust. Through a diverse selection of primary sources, this module tells…