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

The Bernie Sanders Mittens Meme originated from a widely circulated image of Senator Bernie Sanders at the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. This photo became popular due to the humorous contrast between Sanders' casual,…

In 1774, Wesley writes this tract attacking the Slave Trade in Africa, Europe and the Americas. Four editions were written in the span of two years spreading his abolitionist influence across the world.

This digital exhibit explores the historical development of combat photography from its inception to the end of World War II. The exhibit includes questions to consider along the way.

1757 French edition of a comprehensive popular surgeon's text, featuring new student-centered material and additional notes on surgical professionalism and bedside manner. Includes inscriptions from multiple previous readers: a handwritten treatment…

The Festival of the Golden Rump is a visual satire, circulated in the popular political paper Common Sense or The Englishman's Journal. Its main purpose was to critique governmental overreach and manipulation during King George II's rule. At the…

This is an account of The Weeping Time in Savannah, Georgia, when 429 slaves were sold in a matter of two days at the Broeck racetrack. All of the slaves belonged to Pierce M. Butler, and many slave families were broken up.

This passage describes the separation of slave families during the auction.

This passage describes "spectators" and prospective buyers examining slaves.

This is a list of some of the slaves that were up for auction.