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Runaway Slave

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Image of a runaway slave with stick and satchel.

Date Created:
1837

Publication Information

Date Created 1837
Volume / Issue The Anti-slavery record

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number E449 A6238 v.3 no.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143R5
Legacy ID
WHi 41426

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