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A Slave-dealer and his customer in Africa
This illustration shows a slave dealer making a deal with customers.
Quaker Star
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…
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.
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…
Observations on the scurvy: with a review of the theories lately advanced on that disease ; and the opinions of Dr. Milman refuted from practice
This document provides an account of scurvy seen among enslaved peoples during the Middle Passage. This document also shows the author's belief that some of the ailments could be contributed to the trauma of the slave trade and their capture.
Slave Population of the United States: 1790-1854
A statistical breakdown of the enslave population of the United States between 1790 and 1854. This accounts for gender and age demographics, population by region and state, and the mortality rate by state. This document also shows the enslaved…
Abolition of the slave trade, or the man the master
This resource is a political cartoon that shows the reversed rolls of the slave and master, showcasing the brutality of the slave master.
A Tour from Gibraltar to Tangier, Sallee, Mogodore, Santa Cruz, Tarudant; and Thence Over Mount Atlas to Morocco: Including a Particular Account of the Royal Harem, Etc
This account shows the medical beliefs in Morocco surrounding leprosy, particularly in the enslaved Moor population.
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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…