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The Wilkinson Family, 1864, 1876

 File — Box: 33, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

Contains typescripts regarding Francis Wilkinson and family, a prominent member and officer in the Friendly Moralist Society, who died during the Civil War. Typescript details the day-today life of a "well-to-do Free Person of Color in Charleston," who owned four houses, five slaves and Confederate war bonds.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864, 1876

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 15.25 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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