Category Archives: Slavery

Resources in the Toppan Rare Book Library for Black History Month

Posted on February 6, 2023 by ahcadmin

Black History Month is celebrated annually in February. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to Blacks living in the United States … Continue reading →

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“The aroma of hypocrisy”: The Development of “Molasses to Rum” in 1776.

Posted on November 8, 2021 by ahcadmin

As a musical theatre scholar, it isn’t often that my search for archival materials takes me outside of New York City. As a result, it was a pleasure to be able to visit the American Heritage Center in Laramie, Wyoming. … Continue reading →

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