GB 0096 MS 758 - Slave pass

Single sheet

The pass was found 'in a book bought in Savanna, Georgia, about 1935'. The title of the book is not known.
GB 0096 MS 758 1845 Collection (fonds) Single sheet Unknown
A Negro slave was not allowed to go beyond the confines of his owner's plantation without written permission. On this "pass" was written the name of the Negro, the place he was permitted to visit, and the time beyond which he must not fail to return.

The pass was found 'in a book bought in Savanna, Georgia, about 1935'. The title of the book is not known.

Given by the Institute of Historical Research in 1946 and added to the Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature.

Slave pass, 'Pass Jane about town for one month 'till 10 oclock at night'. Signed by W. Woodbridge on 23 Mar 1845.

Single item.

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English
1¼" x 6¾"

Collection level description.

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Dec 2001 North America Slavery Social structure USA

Given by the Institute of Historical Research in 1946 and added to the Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature.

Slave pass, 'Pass Jane about town for one month 'till 10 oclock at night'. Signed by W. Woodbridge on 23 Mar 1845.

Single item.

Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

• Engels

• Latijn

English

Collection level description.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

• Engels