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"That Laboratory of Abolitionism, Libel, and Treason": Syracuse and the Underground Railroad URL: http://library.syr.edu/digital/exhibits/u/undergroundrr/ Description: This exhibit explores the role of Syracuse, New York, in the Underground Railroad, the system that helped African American slaves escape to freedom. "Syracuse served as an important station along this freedom trail because of its central location on the Erie Canal and its associated waterways and travel routes." Includes digitized historical documents, maps and charts, and images of local abolitionists and reformers. From the Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Library. LII Topics: Black Resources, New York (State), Slavery, Abolition, & Emancipation, U.S. History By Place Publisher: Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Library Extra Keywords black Fugitive Slave Law LII Database Information: Record 25240 created by Jennifer English on 01/08/2008 Last modification on 01/10/2008 Published: 01/17/2008 Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25240 |
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