Oversize parchment document titled “An Ordinance Abolishing Slavery in Missouri,” signed by more than 60 members of the Missouri constitutional convention. (transferred to collection titled Missouri Secretary of State Ordinance Abolishing Slavery), 1865 Jan 11
Item — Drawer: AMD-9
Identifier: A1074
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Slaves and Slavery Collection is an artificial, or subject-based, collection comprising a variety of documents that have been placed in this collection over the years due to their common subject matter. Approximately half of the documents in the collection are receipts for sales of slaves, some of which were recorded in various courts. The collection also includes deeds of emancipation; personal correspondence; and broadsides offering rewards for the capture of runaway slaves.
Dates
- 1865 Jan 11
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet ( (7 folders (96 items)))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository