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Series II: Douglass family papers, 1853 - 1933

 Series
Call Number: JWJ MSS 240, Series II

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

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

Contact:
P. O. Box 208330
New Haven CT 06520-8330 US
(203) 432-2977

Location

121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Opening Hours

Access Information

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