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Antislavery in the United States 1776-1865:
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Charles Francis Adams

Books - Websites

Books

Duberman, Martin. Charles Francis Adams 1807-1886.
Stanford CA : Stanford University Press, 1960.
This biography covers the personal and professional life of Adams, including his involvement in the slavery debate.

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Websites

ADAMS, Charles Francis - Biographical Information
This page contains a brief bio about Adams taken from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Check out the Research Collections for a listing of relevant archival resources.

The Adams Family Papers Editorial Project
The Massachusetts Historical Society is the center for Adams Family primary sources. This website contains finding aids for the Adams Family Papers, Biographical Sketches, the Adams Timeline, the Adams Genealogy, as well as other useful resources.

A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: US Congressional Documents and Debates 1774-1875
This Library of Congress website allows one to search Congressional documents for the years 1774-1875. This source is useful in locating antislavery petitions to Congress and the actions of individual Congressmen, such as Charles Francis Adams, in regards to slavery.

Hathi Trust Digital Library
This digital repository makes available collections from numerous research libraries. Use the Catalog for locating items about Charles Francis Adams.

Internet Archive
This digital library provides a gateway to online antislavery documents, including a few authored by Charles Francis Adams.

Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection
The Cornell University Library Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections maintains this excellent resource containing antislavery material. One may search or browse this website for digitized pamphlets authored by Charles Francis Adams.

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