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This red and black star has been used as a symbol of Quaker service since the late 19th century unofficially, and was officially adopted (with some changes) by the American Friends Service Committee [1] in 1917. Another variation on it is used by the…

Founder of Society of Friends, usually called Quakers

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.

This document provides an account of the proceedings surrounding enslaved people that died during the Middle Passage.

This educational module explores the varied experiences of prisoners of war (POWs) during the Second World War (1939-1945). Some POWs received respect and mercy from their captors, in accordance with the Geneva Convention, while others soon found…

A painting of Thomas Jefferson

Phi Iota Alpha members pose in front of the fraternity flag.

Receipt for medical services (visit and medicine) by a local physician, Dr. G. W. Caldwell, to a slave, in 1862. William Patterson paid $10 for the doctor's services. It is unknown whether the slave was owned by Patterson or if he was acting on…

An old logo for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. The logo is a red circle with an upside down leaf with the letter 'B' stamped on the center. In the curve of the circle its says, 'PABST MILWAUKEE" in white. Outside of the main circle, there is a blue ribbon…

Members of Omega Phi Beta's National Step Team the Soul Steppin' Divas are lined up performing at a step competition.