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Vick family letter of emancipation

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 474
Image of Vick family letter of emancipation
Image of Vick family letter of emancipation

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter in which the Vick family of Southhampton County, Virginia emancipated and set free Rose and Simon, two black slaves.

Dates

  • 1789 January 27

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Vick family letter of emancipation must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Fred A. Rosenstock.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Fred A. Rosenstock.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Vick family letter of emancipation
Status
Completed
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 July 8
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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