| 6 folders .2 cu. ft. |
| Summary |
This collection consists of the records of the Michigan Anti-slavery Society (1852-1857, 1960-1982). This organization seems to have had its inception in Adrian, Mich. Its purpose was to abolish slavery and to help slaves escape from the South. The records of the Society discuss the plight of Blacks and how they can be rescued from slavery. The names of many prominent Michigan abolitionists appear in the minutes, which cease after Jan. 1857. The more recent materials relate to Blanche Coggan’s discovery and use of the original volumes. |
| Note |
Blanche Brown was born in Ellicott, Colo., on a cattle ranch. After receiving her education in Colorado Springs, she became a school teacher in Alcona County, Mich. On May 25, 1917, she married Bernard Frederick Coggan and they had four children. About 1925, the Coggans moved to East Lansing, where Blanche conducted a great deal of research in the course of writing her books and articles. |
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“Archives Control Number: MS 82-18.” |
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Slavery
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