The Beinecke remembers slavery
This year marks 200 years since the government of Great Britain abolished the slave trade. To commemorate the anniversary, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library is presenting “Documenting Slavery,” which will be on display through October 31.
“Documenting Slavery” has arranged such materials as letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, leaflets and posters to illustrate slavery’s impact around the globe. Significant topics, including abolition and emancipation, are discussed from diverse perspectives in a variety of documents.
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