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Nat Turner’s Rebellion, 1831

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In the early hours of August 22, 1831, a slave named Nat Turner led more than fifty followers in a bloody revolt in Southampton, Virginia, killing nearly 60 white people, mostly women and children. The local authorities stopped the...

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Broadside

1775/08/23

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

A Proclamation, for Suppressing Rebellion...

GLC07851

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Object

1901

[Cut out the Whiskey & Ax of all Nations, 1901].

Title from object. A small metal "axe" with a loop for hanging, depicting temperance fighter Carrie Nation's caricature on "blade" of the axe. The messages are printed in various directions on the axe. The verso has an advertisement: "Buy Laurel...

GLC06365

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Broadside

1842/03/19

To the public [Dorr's rebellion]

Broadside regarding Dorr's Rebellion, issued to clear up "deception" regarding Reverend William Balch's stance supporting Dorr.

GLC07244.01

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Manuscript

1690/06/05-1690/06/08

Account of Leisler's Rebellion [in Dutch]

English translation available in the collateral file.

GLC03107.05096

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Nat Turner’s Rebellion, 1831

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