American Anti-Slavery Society

CTL-E-1508 · Organization · civil-rights · 1830s-1870s

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Abolitionist organization founded in Philadelphia in 1833; Samuel Cornish was a founding member.

The record

Also known as: AASS

Relationships

Samuel E. Cornish — founded by
The American Anti-Slavery Society was co-founded in 1833 by Samuel Cornish and others.

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James Forten — member of organization → this record
Samuel E. Cornish — founded → this record

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