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Richard Furman

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A digital copy of the painted portrait of the Reverend Richard Furman and influential Baptist leader from Charleston, SC. The first President of the South Carolina State Baptist Convention.

Habit of one of the guards to the king of Morocco in 1695. Garde du roi de Moroc.

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An illustration of one of Sultan Isma'il's slave guards painted by François Pidou de Saint-Olon, the French ambassador to Morocco, in 1695.

It was published in a series of books titled "A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, Ancient…

"Relation de l’Empire de Maroc où l’on voit la situation du pays. Les mœurs, coûtumes, gouvernement, religion et politique des habitans"

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An engraving found on the back cover of a book written by François Pidou de Saint Olon. The book was titled "Relation de l'Empire de Maroc" and described Moroccan culture, politics, customs, and religious practices in the late 17th century.

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Gospel Family Order

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George Fox writes opposing slavery and bondage beginning the Quaker movement of abolition.

The Evolution of Eleanor Roosevelt: Humanitarian and First Lady

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This educational module examines the development of Eleanor Roosevelt and her achievements as a human rights advocate. As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, she advocated for women's rights and civil rights for African Americans.…

Judy Coker Benowitz Georgia Journeys Exhibit

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This online exhibit follows the World War II experiences of a long-time Georgia family. 

Excerpts from The Khalifate of the West: being a general description of Morocco

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Originally from, Edmund Sturge, a Quaker and advocate for abolition.The letter in Donald Mackenzie's book addressed Sturge's plea to the Sultan of Morocco to outlaw slavery in the region.

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London, April 18, 1766. A list of the East-India Company's ships. [London, 1766].

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East India Companies Slave Ships List 1766, on back list of slave names 1784/85.

Patterson Family Medical Receipt

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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…