John Brown, American abolitionist, wearing a suit with his arms folded


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MSS1218_B069_I332 and dams:151560
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 69
Call Number:
MSS 1218
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Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
1909
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
05.61 x 03.74 inches
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Recto: John Brown; Verso: Post card, This space for correspondence, Copyright, 1909, by National Tribune, Washington, D.C. John Brown. (From the photograph best liked by his family.) John Brown was born at Torrington, Conn., May 9, 1800, of Puritan ancestry. He greatly distinguished himself in the fighting in Kansas, and then organized the raid on Harpers Ferry. He was captured, convicted on trial, and executed at Charlestown, W. Va., Dec. 2, 1859. Married twice and father of 20 children, of whom 5 were living in 1909. His letters to members of his family and friends, written while under sentence of death, were remarkable productions, and contributed largely to his fame. This space for address. Place the stamp here, One cent for United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada and Mexico. Two cents for foreign
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Men. and Abolitionists.
Subject - Names:
Brown, John, 1800-1859.
Keywords:
Brown, John
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
1909
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
05.61 x 03.74 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: John Brown; Verso: Post card, This space for correspondence, Copyright, 1909, by National Tribune, Washington, D.C. John Brown. (From the photograph best liked by his family.) John Brown was born at Torrington, Conn., May 9, 1800, of Puritan ancestry. He greatly distinguished himself in the fighting in Kansas, and then organized the raid on Harpers Ferry. He was captured, convicted on trial, and executed at Charlestown, W. Va., Dec. 2, 1859. Married twice and father of 20 children, of whom 5 were living in 1909. His letters to members of his family and friends, written while under sentence of death, were remarkable productions, and contributed largely to his fame. This space for address. Place the stamp here, One cent for United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada and Mexico. Two cents for foreign
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Men. and Abolitionists.
Subject - Names:
Brown, John, 1800-1859.
Keywords:
Brown, John
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B069_I332 and dams:151560
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 69
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu