Black Abolitionists Archive is Launched

[June 22, 2005]
Staff announced the launch of the new University of Detroit Mercy Black Abolitionists Archive at the June 22nd Board meeting. The archive is a collection of documents created by antebellum blacks. In contrast to the popular belief that the abolitionist crusade was driven by wealthy whites, these important documents provide a portrait of black involvement in the anti-slavery movement. The collection was donated to the University of Detroit Mercy by Dr. C. Peter Ripley in 1998. The paper collection is maintained by Dr. Roy E. Finkenbine who teaches in the UDM History Department. The digital archive is being developed and maintained by the UDM Libraries / IDS led by Linda Papa and Jackie Wrosch. Visit the Black Abolitionists Archive and other DALNET Digital Projects.

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