Series II: Douglass family papers, 1853 - 1933
Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondence, family papers, clippings, photographs, and printed material related to Frederick Douglass and the members of the Douglass family including Frederick Douglass, Jr., Lewis Douglass, and Helen Amelia Loguen Douglass.
Dates
- 1853 - 1933
Creator
- From the Collection: Evans, Walter O. (Collector)
- From the Collection: Douglass family
- From the Collection: Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 (Author)
- From the Collection: Douglass, Helen Amelia Loguen (Correspondent)
- From the Collection: Douglass, Lewis Henry, 1840-1908 (Compiler)
- From the Collection: Douglass, Lewis Henry, 1840-1908 (Correspondent)
- From the Collection: Douglass, Frederick, Jr., 1841-1892 (Compiler)
- From the Collection: Douglass, Charles R. (Charles Remond Douglass), 1844-1920 (Compiler)
Conditions Governing Access
Originals of Series II are on display and unavailable until August 2024.
Arrangement
Arranged into five sub-series: Writings, family papers, clippings, and ephemera, 1856-1918; Correspondence from Lewis Douglass, 1860- 1907; Correspondence to Helen Amelia Loguen Douglass, 1857-1933; Photographs, 1853-1895, undated; Published versions of Frederick Douglass writings, 1859-1890.
Extent
9.0 Linear Feet ((4 boxes) + 2 broadside)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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