Elijah F. Pennypacker anti-slavery correspondence
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
- Creation: 1839-1861
Creator
- Pennypacker, E.F.(Elijah Funk), 1804-1888 (Person)
- Foster, Abby Kelley, 1811-1887 (Contributor, Person)
- Stanton, Henry B. (Henry Brewster), 1805-1887 (Contributor, Person)
- Garrett, Thomas, 1789-1871 (Contributor, Person)
- Still, William, 1821-1902 (Contributor, Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Elijah F. Pennypacker was a convinced Quaker of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Born around 1804 of Mennonite descent, he was active in abolition and the underground railroad. He was a member of Radnor Monthly Meeting and a minister until his death in 1888.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 (Person)
- American Anti-slavery Society (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020: Updated outdated, harmful terminology related to enslavement, except where it appears in a title, quotation, or subject heading.
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