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Foster, Abby Kelley, 1811-1887

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Abby Kelley Foster papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1139
Abstract

Photocopies of letters by and to Abby Kelley Foster (1811-1887) and her husband, Stephen S. Foster (1809-1881), along with some manuscripts.

Dates: 1837-1887

Elijah F. Pennypacker anti-slavery correspondence

 Collection — Othertype SC-097
Identifier: SFHL-SC-097
Abstract

This collection includes letters written to Elijah Pennypacker concerning the anti-slavery movement. It includes correspondence from Abby Kelly and H.B. Stanton relating to the American Anti-Slavery Society, from Thomas Garrett concerning arrangements for transportation and placement of emancipated and self-emancipated people, and from William Still about a visit and lecture by William Wells Brown.

Dates: 1839-1861

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Antislavery movements -- Pennsylvania -- Chester County 1
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century 1
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Chester County 1
Society of Friends -- Massachusetts -- Worcester 1
Underground Railroad -- Pennsylvania 1