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Two volumes, printed for the author. Collateral to GLC 747, John Adams to Rush, 1805 December 4, which attacks Hamilton as another Caesar while citing this life and "Tull's memoirs."

GLC05882

History Now Essay

The Escape of Black Women during the American Revolution

Karen Cook Bell

In 1961, Morgan State University historian Dr. Benjamin Quarles published the now classic study The Negro in the American Revolution , which became the definitive account of the role African Americans played in the War for...

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63 | The Declaration of Independence and the Long Struggle for Equality in America Summer 2022

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Theodore Roosevelt supports women’s suffrage, 1912

Government and Civics

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

In this letter written in July 1912, during his campaign for a thrid term as president, Theodore Roosevelt informs the state and county chairmen of the Progressive Party of his plan to support women’s suffrage. The document shows the...

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Book signed

1869

Peck, Jesse T., 1811-1883

The history of the great republic, considered from a Christian stand-point.

Signed by Joshua L. Chamberlain as Governor of Maine. Printed by Broughton and Wyman. Apparently a salesman's mock-up copy, containing binding samples and list of subscribers following the printed text. Chamberlain is one of 32 signers who were...

GLC03851

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Pamphlet

1808

Clarkson, T., fl. 1808

Edinburgh Review, The History of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.

JB00146

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Pamphlet

1808

Clarkson, T., fl. 1808

Edinburgh Review, The History of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.

JB00147

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Manuscript document

1763-1783

[Translation of the history of the Lorimer family coat of arms]

Translates GLC01450.807.07.01. Discusses the Lorimer family coat of arms and family genealogy. Relates that the arms "were given in the year 1274, to George Lorimor of Burnt Island in the time of Alexander the third of that name King of Scots, for...

GLC01450.807.07.02

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Book

1827

Harris, John, 1756-1846

The History of Prince Lee Boo, a Native of the Pelew Islands

JB00463

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Magazine

October 1811

Farrand and Nicholas

The American Review of History and Politics No. 4, October 1811

JB00418

News

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Kevin Dua, Massachusetts

This year, Gilder Lehrman recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students. These exceptional educators were awarded $1,000 and an archive of...

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Gender and Jim Crow: Women and the Politics of White Supremacy in North Carolina, 1896–1920

Government and Civics

9, 10, 11, 12, 13+

Glenda Gilmore is Assistant Professor of American History at Yale University. Gender and Jim Crow: Women and the Politics of White Supremacy in North Carolina, 1896–1920 records political and social change in North Carolina from the...

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Book signed

1902/05/22

Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906

The History of Woman Suffrage... in Four Volumes, Vol. IV. 1883-1900

Inscribed to Emily M. Gross. Edited by Anthony and Ida Husted Harper. Published by Susan B. Anthony.

GLC05175

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Newspaper clipping

14 December 1943

Some Australian Women Deserted by U.S. Soldiers

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Some Australian Women Deserted by U.S. Soldiers." Pertains to an issue where American soldiers were deserting their Australian wives.

GLC09993.253.02