Russell Hubbard Nevins Letters
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Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two letters written by Russell Hubbard Nevins, a moderate abolitionist and former president of the New York Stock Exchange, to a friend in Illinois. The letters are dated December 1852 and March 4, 1853. In these letters, Nevins offers personal reflections on the political and social climate of the time, specifically condemning the Illinois "Black Law" of 1853, which severely restricted the rights of free African American people in the state.
Dates
- Creation: 1852 - 1853
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Biographical / Historical
Russell Hubbard Nevins (1807-1868) was an influential New York businessman, most notably serving as president of the New York Stock Exchange. Though primarily known for his work in finance, Nevins was also a moderate abolitionist. His commitment to the abolition of slavery and the advancement of civil rights for African Americans is reflected in his writings.
Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The University of Alabama Libraries acquired the Russell Hubbard Nevins Letters from Michael Brown Rare Books in 2019.
Processing Information
Processed by Courtney Tutt, April 2025.
- Title
- Guide to the Russell Hubbard Nevins Letters
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Courtney Tutt, April 2025.
- Date
- April 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository