American Colonization Society records 1792-1964 [microform]

Format:

Microformat

Language:

English

Physical Description:

330 reels.

Place of Publication:

1792-1964

Summary:

The society was formed in Washington, D.C. in 1816-1817 to help freed slaves emigrate from the United States to Africa. It purchased land for resettlement on the west coast of Africa in what is now Liberia, and it was initially supported by antislavery groups and by some slave holders. The society continued to be active after the Civil War, helping in individuals who wished to emigrate to Liberia. In the twentieth century it was primarily concerned with the promotion of education in Liberia. The collection contains correspondence, financial records, annual reports, minutes and proceedings, legal papers, and miscellaneous papers. The original documents are in the Library of Congress. For related materials see records of the Maryland Colonization Society. In English. Register available.

Local Notes:

Reels are numbered 1-323 with A and B reels for numbers 7, 22, 33, 66, 116, 174, and 177. Reels 1-28 are in Drawer 279; reels 29-114 are in 280; reels 115-199 are in 281; reels 200-288 are in 282; and reels 289-323 are in 283.

The Balch Institute Library and Archives.

OCLC:

732886310