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Slavery in the Chew Papers
While there are many documents in this collection that illustrate the practice of slavery in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, I chose a few that were unfolded this week. These papers range from runaway slave notices to indentures for former slaves. What has been surprising to me is the element of agency on the part of some of the slaves to choose (or at least influence) where they worked. I grew up with the vision of "Roots" as the way slavery was, and these papers are showing that there was much more of a relationship between people than one might expect. Friday, 3/21/08 9:52 am
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An Unsung Heroine of the Pennsylvania Frontier
Tuesday, 3/18/08 9:07 pm
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What They Were Drinking
This recipe for "Mrs. Dysons Champaign" was found in a bundle containing bills and correspondence. Perhaps they drank this at Benjamin Chew's birthday celebration in 1840, for which there was a list of attendees. Apparently, this brew can fool even the most discriminating palates. Tuesday, 3/11/08 1:14 pm
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(De)Ciphering Benjamin Chew
Tuesday, 3/11/08 12:31 pm
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(De)ciphering Benjamin Chew
Tuesday, 3/11/08 12:26 pm
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A map for George Washington
The Inscription on this map reads: To George Washington President of the United States of America This Magnetic Atlas or Variation Chart is humbly inscribed by John Churchman. Friday, 3/7/08 4:18 pm
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My processing table today
Wednesday, 2/27/08 3:22 pm
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Treaty at Easton
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Friday, 2/22/08 10:47 am
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The Project Unfolds
Wednesday, 2/13/08 12:52 pm
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