Gravestone of John Jack, died 1773, first African slave brought to this country


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Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B074_I369 and dams:158580
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 74
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
August 30, 1924
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.85 x 05.76 inches
Note:
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Gravestone of John Jack--died 1773, First African slave brought to this country; Verso: Thursday 6 P.M., Mohawk Trail. East side. Went in to camp 3:30 PM some place you would like to camp here, Papa, This space may be used for message, North Adams, Aug 30, 530 AM, 1924, Mass., Post card, U.S. postage, 1 cent 1, Miss Ruth J. Elliott, Poland, Ohio, This space for address
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Africans., Slaves., and Sepulchral monuments.
Subject - Names:
John Jack, -1773.
Keywords:
Slaves
About This Item

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

Date Created:
August 30, 1924
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.85 x 05.76 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: Gravestone of John Jack--died 1773, First African slave brought to this country; Verso: Thursday 6 P.M., Mohawk Trail. East side. Went in to camp 3:30 PM some place you would like to camp here, Papa, This space may be used for message, North Adams, Aug 30, 530 AM, 1924, Mass., Post card, U.S. postage, 1 cent 1, Miss Ruth J. Elliott, Poland, Ohio, This space for address
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Africans., Slaves., and Sepulchral monuments.
Subject - Names:
John Jack, -1773.
Keywords:
Slaves
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B074_I369 and dams:158580
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 74
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu