Description
This collection contains 210 pieces of correspondence, manuscripts, and documents of English abolitionist Thomas Clarkson
(1760-1846), chiefly dating from 1787 to 1847 and related to slavery and the slave trade in the United States and Africa,
including the Sierra Leone colony; activities of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society; and the private affairs of
Clarkson and his family.
Background
Thomas Clarkson (1760-1846), the English philanthropist, devoted the major portion of his life to the cause of the abolition
of slavery. His energy in organizing anti-slavery societies throughout England helped to arouse the attention of the English
people to the inhumanity of the institution of slavery.
Extent
9 Linear Feet
(5 boxes)
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material,
nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more
information.