Slavery, Slocum, Solomon, Spry
MSS. Atlan. s. 23 / 45
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Title
Slavery, Slocum, Solomon, Spry
Shelfmark
MSS. Atlan. s. 23 / 45
Summary
(file 1) Slavery, [1822]-2006 (papers dated pre-1974 are copies), including:
papers relating to anti-slavery patrols around St. Helena
programme for 'A Concert of Rounds, Negro Songs and the First Performance of "Slave Song" given by a Choir of School Children', Aug 1974
'My Voyage of Discovery on HMS Waterwitch' by D. Timm, 1988 (typescript with photographs)
(file 2) Slocum, 1987-1992, comprising:
papers relating to Captain Joshua Slocum, the first seafarer to circumnavigate the world alone, aboard the Spray
(file 3) Solomon, [1847]-2002
papers relating to the Solomon family, especially Saul Solomon
(file 4) Spry, 1991-2005, comprising:
papers relating to Sir John Spry including correspondence discussing his research into the history of the administration of justice in St. Helena
Date
[1822]-2006
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Papers of Trevor Hearl relating to Saint Helena
Research files
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Slavery, Slocum, Solomon, Spry
