An Illustration of the Christiana Tragedy
In 1851, free black residents of south central Pennsylvania resisted kidnappers, one of whom was killed – they were tried for treason by a two-judge …
Resurrection of Henry Box Brown
Henry “Box” Brown was sent by mail to Philadelphia, 1856; illustration from “The Underground Railroad,” a book by William Still.
Escaping with Master’s Carriages and Horses
Harriet Shephard led 10 others, including her five children, from Chestertown, Maryland in November 1855 in stolen carriages and horses to Wilmington, where they found …
Escape by Enslaved Man from Leesburg, Virginia with White Woman and and Child, Likely his Wife.
An illustration from “The Underground Railroad,” a book by William Still.
Thomas against John Collins (p. 2)
Enslaved man Thomas against John Collins, executor of the estate of Alexander Laws (page 2).
Thomas Robinson’s Narrative Concerning Robert, slave of Godfrey Wainwood (p. 2)
Thomas Robinson’s account regarding Robert, an enslaved man who claimed his freedom from Godfrey Wainwood (page 2).
Thomas Robinson’s Narrative Concerning Robert, slave of Godfrey Wainwood (p. 1)
Thomas Robinson’s account regarding Robert, an enslaved man who claimed his freedom from Godfrey Wainwood (page 1).
Thomas against John Collins (p. 1)
Enslaved man Thomas against John Collins, executor of the estate of Alexander Laws (page 1).