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Images of Enslavement Auction Advertisements, undated

 File — Box: 42, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Holds photocopied primary and secondary research materials obtained from various archives on Ziba B. Oakes and A.J. McElveen, with annotated drafts, newpaper articles, images, transcripts of letters and Drago's correspondence with publishers. Folders are organized in alphabetical order.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 15.25 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Materials Specific Details

Originally noted as "slave auction." Holds 8x10 inch image with photocopy inscribed: "A likely little GIRL By Z.B. Oakes, about 6 years old, wIthout parents. Conditions cash. Jan 6" (year not indicated). With photocopy of image: "Coachman and House Servant, at Private Sale, By Z.B. Oakes"

Repository Details

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

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