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6. Enslaved people in the Grimke and related families, 1769-1835

 Series

Scope and Contents

Bills of sale of men, women and children bought and sold by various Grimke family members and relations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1769-1835

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research but has some access restrictions. Some items are too fragile to handle and copies must be used. Please consult inventory or contact Special Collections at the College of Charleston Libraries for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes, 3 oversize folders)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)