Slavery and the church -- Society of Friends
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
"Thoughts on Slavery"
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-071
Overview
In his essay, "Thoughts on Slavery," John Parrish discusses the religious and moral reasons in favor of abolishing slavery in the United States, as well as a short history of slavery in the United States, and the responsibilities of the United States government to those they are oppressing through slavery.
Dates:
1800
John Parrish diaries
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-053
Overview
John Parrish was a member and minister of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. His diaries describe his travels to Quaker families, including those disowned by their Meeting, throughout Rhode Island, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Dates:
1796-1805