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William King Papers: Library and Archives, Ottawa, Canada

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Scope and Contents

Includes material regarding Elgin Society, the settlement of free blacks and slaves in Canada as well as autobiographical information about King, a former slave owner and a Presbyterian minister who promoted the welfare of blacks at the Elgin settlement in Canada.

Dates

  • Creation: 1826-1889

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Material is in English

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 8.5 linear feet (2 archival boxes, 5 record cartons)

Repository Details

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

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