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The DocSouth collection at the Internet Archive includes works from the digital library   "Documenting the American South", which offers a wealth of resources about Southern history, literature, and culture.  All books come from the University Library at the   University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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A brief examination of Scripture testimony on the institution of slavery, in an essay, first published in the Religious Herald, and republished by request: with remarks on a letter of Elder Galusha, of New York, to Dr. R. Fuller, of South Carolina
A brief examination of Scripture testimony on the institution of slavery, in an essay, first published in the Religious Herald, and republished by request: with remarks on a letter of Elder Galusha, of New York, to Dr. R. Fuller, of South Carolina
by Stringfellow, Thornton
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Cover title
Topics: Galusha, Elon, 1790-1856, Fuller, Richard, 1804-1876, Slavery, Slavery
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The awakening
The awakening
by Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904
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2 p. ., 303 p. 20 cm
Topics: Women, Man-woman relationships, Self-actualization (Psychology), Adultery
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Iola Leroy, or, Shadows uplifted
Iola Leroy, or, Shadows uplifted
by Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, 1825-1911
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282 p. : 19 cm
Topic: North Carolina -- Fiction
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/harper/menu.html
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The old plantation; how we lived in great house and cabin before the war
The old plantation; how we lived in great house and cabin before the war
by Avirett, James B. (James Battle), 1837?-1912
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x, 202 p. 19 cm
Topics: Plantation life, Slaves
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A tribute for the Negro; being a vindication of the moral, intellectual, and religious capabilities of the coloured portion of mankind; with particular reference to the African race
A tribute for the Negro; being a vindication of the moral, intellectual, and religious capabilities of the coloured portion of mankind; with particular reference to the African race
by Armistead, Wilson, 1819?-1868
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Title and text within ornamental borders
Topics: Black race, Slavery, Blacks, African Americans
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Life and times of Frederick Douglass, written by himself
Life and times of Frederick Douglass, written by himself
by Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
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752 p. 21 cm
Topic: Slavery
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/douglasslife/menu.html
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Life on the Mississippi
Life on the Mississippi
by Twain, Mark, 1835-1910; Moore, Zoe C., former owner; Tippett, James S., former owner
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First American ed
Topics: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910, Authors, American, River boats, River life, Steamboats
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/twainlife/menu.html
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The Cherokee physician, or, Indian guide to health
The Cherokee physician, or, Indian guide to health
by Foreman, Richard; Mahoney, Jas. W. (James W.); Justice, William S., donor
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"Comprising a brief view of anatomy, with general rules for preserving health without the use of medicines ... It also contains a description of a variety of herbs and roots, many of which are not explained in any other book ... "
Topics: Herbs, Medicine, Popular, Indians of North America, Cherokee Indians, Botany, Medical, Medicine,...
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/foreman/menu.html
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Anti-slavery leaders of North Carolina
Anti-slavery leaders of North Carolina
by Bassett, John Spencer, 1867-1928
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The home of the anti-slavery sentiment -- Hinton Rowan Helper -- Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick -- Daniel Reaves Goodloe -- Eli Washington Caruthers -- Lunsford Lane
Topics: Helper, Hinton Rowan, 1829-1909, Hedrick, Benjamin Sherwood, 1827-1886, Goodloe, Daniel R. (Daniel...
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The marrow of tradition
The marrow of tradition
by Chesnutt, Charles W. (Charles Waddell), 1858-1932
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vi, 329 p. ; 20 cm
Topics: African Americans, Riots
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A colored man's reminiscences of James Madison
A colored man's reminiscences of James Madison
by Jennings, Paul, b. 1799; J. B. R
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Preface signed by J.B.R
Topics: Jennings, Paul, b. 1799, Madison, James, 1751-1836, Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849, Presidents, Slaves'...
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/jennings/menu.html
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Reminiscences and memoirs of North Carolina and eminent North Carolinians
Reminiscences and memoirs of North Carolina and eminent North Carolinians
by Wheeler, John H. (John Hill), 1806-1882
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Arranged by counties
Topics: North Carolina -- Biography, North Carolina -- Genealogy, North Carolina -- History
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Resources of the southern fields and forests, medical, economical, and agricultural : being also a medical botany of the Confederate States; with practical information on the useful properties of the trees, plants and shrubs
Resources of the southern fields and forests, medical, economical, and agricultural : being also a medical botany of the Confederate States; with practical information on the useful properties of the trees, plants and shrubs
by Porcher, Francis Peyre, 1825-1895; Hines, P. E. (Peter E.), honoree
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"Prepared and published by order of the Surgeon-General, Richmond, Va."
Topics: Botany, Medical, Plants, Plants, Medicinal, Botany
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A school history of the Negro race in America from 1619 to 1890 : with a short introduction as to the origin of the race : also a short sketch of Liberia
A school history of the Negro race in America from 1619 to 1890 : with a short introduction as to the origin of the race : also a short sketch of Liberia
by Johnson, E. A; Edwards and Broughton Company (Raleigh, N.C.)
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The index (p. [193]-194) is inserted between pages [6] and [7]
Topics: African Americans, African Americans, African Americans
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Catalogue of the members of the Dialectic Society : instituted in the University of North Carolina, June 3rd, 1795, together with historical sketches
Catalogue of the members of the Dialectic Society : instituted in the University of North Carolina, June 3rd, 1795, together with historical sketches
by University of North Carolina (1793-1962). Dialectic Society
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"Love of virtue and science."
Topics: University of North Carolina (1793-1962). Dialectic Society, University of North Carolina...
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Centennial encyclopaedia of the African Methodist Episcopal Church : containing principally the biographies of the men and women, both ministers and laymen, whose labors during a hundred years, helped make the A.M.E. Church what it is : also short historical sketches ... and general information about African Methodism and the Christian church in general ...
Centennial encyclopaedia of the African Methodist Episcopal Church : containing principally the biographies of the men and women, both ministers and laymen, whose labors during a hundred years, helped make the A.M.E. Church what it is : also short historical sketches ... and general information about African Methodism and the Christian church in general ...
by Wright, Richard R. (Richard Robert), b. 1878; Hawkins, J. R. (John Russell), b. 1862
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"1816 - 1916" at head of t.-p
Topic: African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Hanover, or, The persecution of the lowly : a story of the Wilmington massacre
Hanover, or, The persecution of the lowly : a story of the Wilmington massacre
by Thorne, Jack, b. 1863
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Publication date from NUC Pre-1956, v. 187, p. 644
Topics: African Americans, Wilmington Race Riot, Wilmington, N.C., 1898
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/thorne/menu.html
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History of the 113th Field Artillery, 30th Division
History of the 113th Field Artillery, 30th Division
by Fletcher, Arthur Lloyd, b. 1881
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262 p. : 28 cm
Topics: United States. Army. Field Artillery, 113th, World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918, World War,...
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History of the first African Baptist Church, from its organization, January 20th, 1788, to July 1st, 1888. Including the centennial celebration, addresses, sermons, etc.
History of the first African Baptist Church, from its organization, January 20th, 1788, to July 1st, 1888. Including the centennial celebration, addresses, sermons, etc.
by Love, E. K. (Emanuel King), 1850-1900
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[13], v, 360 p. : 21 cm
Topics: First African Baptist Church (Savannah, Ga.), African American churches
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Thoughts upon slavery
Thoughts upon slavery
by Wesley, John, 1703-1791
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Evans
Topic: Slavery
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Mutual relation of masters and slaves as taught in the Bible : a discourse preached in the First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, Georgia, on Sabbath morning, Jan. 6, 1861
Mutual relation of masters and slaves as taught in the Bible : a discourse preached in the First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, Georgia, on Sabbath morning, Jan. 6, 1861
by Wilson, Joseph R. (Joseph Ruggles), 1835-1903
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"Published by request."
Topic: Slavery
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Humorous incidents of the Civil War
Humorous incidents of the Civil War
by McLeary, A. C
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23 p. : 22 cm
Topics: McLeary, A. C, Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877, Confederate States of America. Army. Tennessee...
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The planter's northern bride
The planter's northern bride
by Hentz, Caroline Lee, 1800-1856
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579 p., [6] leaves of plates : 19 cm
Topics: Plantation life, Sectionalism (United States)
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/hentz/menu.html
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Report of the North Carolina geological survey : agriculture of the eastern counties : together with descriptions of the fossils of the marl beds
Report of the North Carolina geological survey : agriculture of the eastern counties : together with descriptions of the fossils of the marl beds
by North Carolina. State Geologist; Emmons, Ebenezer, 1799-1863; Turner, Henry D; Benbury, John Avery, 1827-1862, former owner; Holden & Wilson
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"Additions and corrections": leaf at end
Topics: Soils, Paleontology, Geology, Marl
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/emmons/menu.html
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Emergency relief in North Carolina : a record of the development and the activities of the North Carolina Emergency relief administration, 1932-1935 : North Carolina Emergency relief commission, State administrator, Mrs. Thomas O'Berry
Emergency relief in North Carolina : a record of the development and the activities of the North Carolina Emergency relief administration, 1932-1935 : North Carolina Emergency relief commission, State administrator, Mrs. Thomas O'Berry
by North Carolina Emergency Relief Administration; Kirk, J. S. (Jacob Sydney), 1909-; Cutter, Walter A. (Walter Alrey), 1902-; Morse, Thomas W
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544 p. : cm
Topics: Public works, Unemployed
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Slavery and servitude in the Colony of North Carolina;
Slavery and servitude in the Colony of North Carolina;
by Bassett, John Spencer, 1867-1928
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"Authorities used": p. [5]
Topics: Slavery, Indentured servants, African Americans
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Jurgen; a comedy of justice
Jurgen; a comedy of justice
by Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958
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"Seventh edition, November, 1922."
Topics: Middle Ages, Devil, Wives
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/cabell/menu.html
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Annual report of the board of directors, superintendent and treasurer of the Oxford Orphanage [serial] : to the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M
Annual report of the board of directors, superintendent and treasurer of the Oxford Orphanage [serial] : to the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M
by Oxford Orphanage (Oxford, N.C.)
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Subtitle varies slightly
Topics: Oxford Orphanage (Oxford, N.C.), Orphanages
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Autobiography of Bishop Isaac Lane, LL.D. : with a short history of the C.M.E. Church in America and of Methodism
Autobiography of Bishop Isaac Lane, LL.D. : with a short history of the C.M.E. Church in America and of Methodism
by Lane, Isaac, 1834-1937
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192 p. : 20 cm
Topics: Lane, Isaac, 1834-1937, Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, Colored Methodist Episcopal Church,...
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Tales
Tales
by Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
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228 p. 19 cm
Topics: Horror tales, American, Detective and mystery stories, American
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Reminiscences of Levi Coffin, the reputed president of the Underground railroad : being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the slave, with the stories of numerous fugitives, who gained their freedom through his instrumentality, and many other incidents
Reminiscences of Levi Coffin, the reputed president of the Underground railroad : being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the slave, with the stories of numerous fugitives, who gained their freedom through his instrumentality, and many other incidents
by Coffin, Levi, 1798-1877
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Appendix: 1. Memoir of Richard Dillingham -- 2. Memoir of Calvin Fairbank -- 3. Death and funeral of the author
Topics: Coffin, Levi, 1798-1877, Dillingham, Richard, Fairbank, Calvin, 1816-1898, Underground Railroad,...
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Reminiscences of a soldier of the Orphan brigade
Reminiscences of a soldier of the Orphan brigade
by Young, Lot D., b. 1842
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99 p. ; 23 cm
Topics: Young, Lot D., b. 1842, Confederate States of America. Army. Kentucky Brigade, 1st, Soldiers
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/young/menu.html
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A fool's errand
A fool's errand
by Tourgée, Albion Winegar, 1838-1905; Wilmer, Richard Hooker, 1918-, former owner
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Menendez. Civil War novels
Topics: Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877), Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
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"Eagle clippings"
"Eagle clippings"
by Thorne, Jack, b. 1863
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"A collection of his writings to various newspapers."
Topics: Fulton, Lavinia Robinson, 1837?-1904, Lowry, Henry Berry, Dixon, Thomas, 1864-1946, African...
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/thorneeagle/menu.html
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Prejudices: first series
Prejudices: first series
by Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956
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254 p. 19 cm
Topics: American literature, American essays
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/mencken/menu.html
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Indians of North Carolina : letter from the secretary of the Interior, transmitting, in response to a Senate resolution of June 30, 1914, a report on the condition and tribal rights of the Indians of Robeson and adjoining counties of North Carolina
Indians of North Carolina : letter from the secretary of the Interior, transmitting, in response to a Senate resolution of June 30, 1914, a report on the condition and tribal rights of the Indians of Robeson and adjoining counties of North Carolina
by McPherson, O. M. (Orlando M.); United States. Dept. of the Interior
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Cover title
Topics: Indians of North America, Indians of North America, Indians of North America, Cherokee Indians,...
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The beginnings of public education in North Carolina : a documentary history, 1790-1840
The beginnings of public education in North Carolina : a documentary history, 1790-1840
by Coon, Charles L. (Charles Lee), 1868-1927
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Paged continuously
Topic: Education
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Narrative of the adventures and escape of Moses Roper from American slavery : with an appendix, containing a list of places visited by the author in Great Britain and Ireland and the British isles, and other matter
Narrative of the adventures and escape of Moses Roper from American slavery : with an appendix, containing a list of places visited by the author in Great Britain and Ireland and the British isles, and other matter
by Roper, Moses
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Author was born in slavery in Caswell County, N.C
Topics: Roper, Moses, Slavery
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/roper/menu.html
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The confessions of Nat Turner, the leader of the late insurrection in Southampton, Va. : as fully and voluntarily made to Thomas R. Gray, in the prison where he was confined, and acknowledged by him to be such, when read before the court of Southampton : with the certificate, under seal of the court convened at Jerusalem, Nov. 5, 1831, for his trial : also an authentic account of the whole insurrection, with lists of the whites who were murdered, and of the negroes brought before the court of Southampton, and there sentenced, &c
The confessions of Nat Turner, the leader of the late insurrection in Southampton, Va. : as fully and voluntarily made to Thomas R. Gray, in the prison where he was confined, and acknowledged by him to be such, when read before the court of Southampton : with the certificate, under seal of the court convened at Jerusalem, Nov. 5, 1831, for his trial : also an authentic account of the whole insurrection, with lists of the whites who were murdered, and of the negroes brought before the court of Southampton, and there sentenced, &c
by Turner, Nat, 1800?-1831; Gray, Thomas R
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23 p. ; 20 cm
Topics: Turner, Nat, 1800?-1831, Southampton Insurrection, 1831
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/turner/menu.html
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Journal of a tour to North Carolina by William Attmore, 1787
Journal of a tour to North Carolina by William Attmore, 1787
by Attmore, William, d. 1800; Rodman, Lida Tunstall
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46 p. ; 23 cm
Topic: Attmore, William, d. 1800
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Plantation life before emancipation
Plantation life before emancipation
by Mallard, R. Q. (Robert Quarterman), 1830-1904
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xi, 3-237 p. 17 x 13 cm
Topics: Jones, Charles Colcock, 1804-1863, Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America....
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Harriet, the Moses of her people
Harriet, the Moses of her people
by Bradford, Sarah H. (Sarah Hopkins), b. 1818
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A second edition of "Scenes in the life of Harriet Tubman", Auburn, 1869
Topics: Tubman, Harriet, 1820?-1913, African Americans
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History of the University of North Carolina
History of the University of North Carolina
by Battle, Kemp P. (Kemp Plummer), 1831-1919
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v. 1. From its beginning to the death of President Swain, 1789- 1868 -- v. 2. From 1868 to 1912
Topic: University of North Carolina (1793-1962)
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The narrative of Bethany Veney, a slave woman
The narrative of Bethany Veney, a slave woman
by Veney, Bethany
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Preface signed: M.W.G., East Greenwich, R.I., 1889
Topics: Veney, Bethany, African Americans, Slaves, Slavery, Slaves' writings, American, Plantation life
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Recollections grave and gay
Recollections grave and gay
by Harrison, Burton, Mrs., 1843-1920
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4 p. l., 3-386 p. 22 cm
Topics: Harrison, Burton, Mrs., 1843-1920, Women authors, American, Women, Women, Women, Theater
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/harrison/menu.html
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Reminiscences of Isaac and Sukey, slaves of B.F. Moore, of Raleigh, N.C.
Reminiscences of Isaac and Sukey, slaves of B.F. Moore, of Raleigh, N.C.
by Capehart, L. C
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11 p., [1] leaf of plates : 20 cm
Topic: African Americans
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On the old plantation; reminiscences of his childhood
On the old plantation; reminiscences of his childhood
by Clinkscales, J. G. (John George), 1855-1942
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142 p. 20 cm
Topics: Clinkscales, J. G. (John George), 1855-1942, Plantation life, Slavery
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/clinkscales/menu.html
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Natural selection and the race problem
Natural selection and the race problem
by Hays, Benjamin K., fl. 1887-1918
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Reprinted from The Charlotte Medical Journal
Topics: African Americans, Black race
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Dialect tales
Dialect tales
by McDowell, Katherine Sherwood Bonner, 1849-1883
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Photocopy replacement of original on archival bond
Topics: African Americans, African Americans, Dialect literature, American, Black English
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/bonner/menu.html
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John March, Southerner
John March, Southerner
by Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925
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A novel
Topics: Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877), Social reformers
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True eminence founded on holiness : a discourse occasioned by the death of Lieut. Gen. T.J. Jackson, preached in the First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg, May 24th, 1863
True eminence founded on holiness : a discourse occasioned by the death of Lieut. Gen. T.J. Jackson, preached in the First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg, May 24th, 1863
by Ramsey, James B. (James Beverlin), 1814-1871
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Crandall
Topics: Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863, Eulogies
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"Uncle Tom's story of his life." An autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson (Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom"). From 1789 to 1876
"Uncle Tom's story of his life." An autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson (Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom"). From 1789 to 1876
by Henson, Josiah, 1789-1883; Lobb, John, 1840-1921; Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
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Cover title: "Uncle Tom's" story of his life from 1789 to 1876
Topics: Henson, Josiah, 1789-1883, Slavery
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Christoph von Graffenried's account of the founding of New Bern
Christoph von Graffenried's account of the founding of New Bern
by Graffenried, Christoph von, Baron, 1661-1743; Todd, Vincent H. (Vincent Hollis), 1879-; Goebel, Julius, 1857-1931
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German and French versions, with an English translation of each
Topics: Swiss, Palatines
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It is a fearful thing to live
It is a fearful thing to live
by Broaddus, A. (Andrew), 1818-1900; General Tract Agency (Raleigh, N.C.)
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Caption title
Topic: Christian life
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Address to the colored people of North Carolina
Address to the colored people of North Carolina
by Mabson, Geo. L
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Flyer calling upon the African Americans in North Carolina to have a day of fasting and prayer for Gov. Holden and the issue of disfranchisement
Topics: Holden, W. W. (William Woods), 1818-1892, Holden, W. W. (William Woods), 1818-1892, African...
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/address/menu.html
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The Westover manuscripts: containing the history of the dividing line betwixt Virginia and North Carolina; A journey to the land of Eden, A.D. 1733; and A progress to the mines
The Westover manuscripts: containing the history of the dividing line betwixt Virginia and North Carolina; A journey to the land of Eden, A.D. 1733; and A progress to the mines
by Byrd, William, 1674-1744; Ruffin, Edmund, 1794-1865
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Edited by Edmund Ruffin
Topics: Virginia -- Boundaries -- North Carolina, North Carolina -- Boundaries -- Virginia, Virginia --...
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/byrd/menu.html
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The poetical works of George M. Horton : the colored bard of North-Carolina : to which is prefixed The life of the author
The poetical works of George M. Horton : the colored bard of North-Carolina : to which is prefixed The life of the author
by Horton, George Moses, 1798?-ca. 1880; Heartt, Dennis, 1783-1870
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Autobiographical preface (p. [iii]-xx)
Topics: Horton, George Moses, 1798?-ca. 1880, African Americans, Slavery, Slaves, African American poets
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/hortonpoem/menu.html
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The cyclopedia of the colored Baptists of Alabama, their leaders and their work
The cyclopedia of the colored Baptists of Alabama, their leaders and their work
by Boothe, Charles Octavius, b. 1845
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267 p. 20 cm
Topics: African American Baptists, African Americans, Baptists
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The house behind the cedars
The house behind the cedars
by Chesnutt, Charles W. (Charles Waddell), 1858-1932
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3 p. ., 294 p., 1 . 20 cm
Topics: African Americans, African Americans, Racially mixed people, Racism
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Minutes of the North Carolina Yearly Meeting [serial]
Minutes of the North Carolina Yearly Meeting [serial]
by North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends (1698- )
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Title varies slightly
Topics: North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends (1698- ), Society of Friends, Quakers
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The value of the soul
The value of the soul
by Taylor, E. S; C. M. Soul
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Caption title
Topics: Christian life, Soul
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A night in Acadie
A night in Acadie
by Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904; Hazenplug, Frank; Pape, Eric, b. 1870
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Title in red and black; publisher's device on t.-p. printed in red
Topic: Dialect literature, American
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Register of members of the Philanthropic Society : instituted in the University of North Carolina, August 1st, 1795
Register of members of the Philanthropic Society : instituted in the University of North Carolina, August 1st, 1795
by University of North Carolina (1793-1962). Philanthropic Society; Weeks, Stephen B. (Stephen Beauregard), 1865-1918; Lynch, John F. (John Franklin), 1919-2010, donor
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Gift of John Franklin (Jack) Lynch, Jr., MD, UNC Medical School Class of 1942
Topics: University of North Carolina (1793-1962). Philanthropic Society, Universities
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Report to the board of directors [serial]
Report to the board of directors [serial]
by Colored Orphanage of North Carolina (Oxford, N.C.)
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Description based on: 1944-1945
Topics: Colored Orphanage of North Carolina (Oxford, N.C.), Orphanages, African American children
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The southern sanitarium [serial]
The southern sanitarium [serial]
by Scruggs, L. A. (Lawson Andrew), 1857-1914
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"It speaks for the Pickford Sanitarium at Southern Pines, N.C. for consumptive Negroes": vol. 1, no. 6 (Oct. 1, 1898)
Topics: Pickford Sanitarium (Southern Pines, N.C.), Tuberculosis, African Americans
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/scruggs/menu.html
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A soldier's recollections : leaves from the diary of a young Confederate : with an oration on the motives and aims of the soldiers of the South
A soldier's recollections : leaves from the diary of a young Confederate : with an oration on the motives and aims of the soldiers of the South
by McKim, Randolph H. (Randolph Harrison), 1842-1920; Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916. Stuart's cavalry in the Gettysburg campaign
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"General J.E.B. Stuart in the Gettysburg campaign, a reply to Colonel John S. Mosby by Randolph Harrison McKim": p. 337-362
Topics: McKim, Randolph H. (Randolph Harrison), 1842-1920, Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916, Confederate...
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/mckim/menu.html
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A statement of facts concerning the bloody riot in Wilmington, N.C. of interest to every citizen of the United States
A statement of facts concerning the bloody riot in Wilmington, N.C. of interest to every citizen of the United States
by Kirk, J. Allen
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Topics: Riots, African Americans, Wilmington Race Riot, Wilmington, N.C., 1898
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/kirk/menu.html
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An autobiography : the story of my life and work
An autobiography : the story of my life and work
by Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915; Curry, J. L. M. (Jabez Lamar Monroe), 1825-1903; Beard, Frank, 1842-1905
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"50th thousand."
Topics: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute,...
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/washstory/menu.html
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Dred : a tale of the great Dismal Swamp
Dred : a tale of the great Dismal Swamp
by Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
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2 v. ; 20 cm
Topics: Slave insurrections, Fugitive slaves, African Americans, Slavery, Slavery
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Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia passed in Milledgeville at an annual session in November and December, 1863; also extra session of 1864
Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia passed in Milledgeville at an annual session in November and December, 1863; also extra session of 1864
by Georgia
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"Published by authority"
Topic: Legislation
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Old times in Dixie land; a southern matron's memories
Old times in Dixie land; a southern matron's memories
by Merrick, Caroline E. (Caroline Elizabeth), b. 1825
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241 p. 20 cm
Topics: Merrick, Caroline E. (Caroline Elizabeth), b. 1825, Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Plantation...
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/merrick/menu.html
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The memoirs of Colonel John S. Mosby
The memoirs of Colonel John S. Mosby
by Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916; Russell, Charles Wells, 1856-1927
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xxi, 414 p. 23 cm
Topics: Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916, Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Battalion,...
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/mosby/menu.html
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Ferry Hill Plantation journal : January 4, 1838-January 15, 1839
Ferry Hill Plantation journal : January 4, 1838-January 15, 1839
by Blackford, John, 1771-1839; Green, Fletcher Melvin, 1895-1978
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Bibliography: p. [133]-135
Topics: Blackford, John, 1771-1839, Plantation life, Plantation owners, Slavery
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/blackford/menu.html
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Twelve years a slave. Narrative of Solomon Northup, a citizen of New-York, kidnapped in Washington City in 1841, and rescued in 1853, from a cotton plantation near the Red River, in Louisiana
Twelve years a slave. Narrative of Solomon Northup, a citizen of New-York, kidnapped in Washington City in 1841, and rescued in 1853, from a cotton plantation near the Red River, in Louisiana
by Northup, Solomon, b. 1808; Wilson, D. (David), 1818-1887
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At head of title: Tenth thousand
Topics: Northup, Solomon, b. 1808, African Americans, Slaves, Slavery, Slaves' writings, American,...
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Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia [serial]
Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia [serial]
by Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates; Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates. Journal of the House of Delegates of Virginia; Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates. Journal of the House of Delegates of the States of Virginia
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Title varies slightly
Topic: Legislative journals

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