Cambridge Anti-Slavery Society Records, May 1836
Collection
Identifier: 129
The Cambridge Anti-Slavery Society Records contains one item, the Constitution of the Cambridge Anti-Slavery Society, a handwritten copy of the original constitution dated 1836.
Dates
- May 1836
Creator
- Muzzey, A.B. (Artemas Bowers), 1802-1892 (Author, Person)
Access to Collection
This collection is open to research
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are believed to be in the public domain. However, it is the responsibility of the researcher to understand and observe copyright law and to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyright. Questions concerning copyright and permission to publish should be directed to the Cambridge Room, Cambridge Public Library Archives and Special Collections.
Extent
0.8 Linear Feet
1 Files (Folder)
1 Items
History
Cambridge and Boston in the 19th century was a hotbed of anti-slavery activity from the preaching of William Lloyd Garrison to the talks given by Frederick Douglass. The American Anti-Slavery Society was formed by Garrison and Arthur Tappan in 1833. The follwing year, the Cambridge Anti-Slavery Society was formed and a constitution was written on June 3, 1834 with the purpose of raising awareness and petitioning the United States Congress for the total abolition of slavery. The group was led by Aretmas B. Muzzey who recruited like minded men in Cambridge who believed in the complete eradication of slavery. The Cambridge division bcame part of the larger, national group in 1834 and regularly sent members to anti-slavery conferences. The Cambridge Anti-Slavery Society continued operating until the 1840s, but there is no documentation as to when the society disbanded.
Organization of Collection
The collection contains 1 item.
Custodial History
This is an artificial collection created by the archivist from an older, artificially created collection. There is no known donor record on file.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Allyson Doyle under the supervision of Alyssa Pacy in October 2016.
Creator
- Muzzey, A.B. (Artemas Bowers), 1802-1892 (Author, Person)
Source
- Cambridge Anti-Slavery Society (Cambridge, Mass.) (Creator, Organization)
- Title
- Cambridge Anti-Slavery Society Records, May 1836
- Status
- completed
- Author
- The EAD finding aid was created by Allyson Doyle under the supervision of Alyssa Pacy in October 2016
- Date
- 12 October 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge Room, Cambridge Public Library Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
617-349-7757
apacy@cambridgema.gov
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
617-349-7757
apacy@cambridgema.gov