Massachusetts General Colored Association

CTL-E-1597 · Organization · other · 1826-1833

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Boston Black antislavery and uplift organization founded 1826; David Walker was a founding member; merged with Garrison’s New England Anti-Slavery Society in 1833.

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Also known as: MGCA

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David Walker — founded by
The Massachusetts General Colored Association was founded with David Walker among its founders.

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David Walker — member of organization → this record
David Walker — founded → this record

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