John Brown, American abolitionist, wearing a suit with his arms folded
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- MSS1218_B069_I332 and dams:151560
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- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
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- Creator:
- National tribune.
- Date Created:
- 1909
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- postcards
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 05.61 x 03.74 inches
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- 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
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About This Item
This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.
- Creator:
- National tribune.
- 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
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/0859cnp5nb-cor
- 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
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- Emory University does not control copyright for this image. This image is made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research. Your reproduction, distribution, public display or other re-use of any content beyond a fair use as codified in section 107 of US Copyright Law is at your own risk. We are always interested in learning more about our collections. If you have information regarding this photograph, please contact rose.library@emory.edu.
- Rights Status:
- No Known Copyright
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.