Thomas Clarkson (b. 1760 d. 1846) was a renowned English abolitionist who spent his adult life fighting to end slavery. As a leader in the British anti-slavery society, Clarkson was instrumental in getting the English Parliament to ban the slave trade in 1807 and to abolish the institution of slaver in 1833. The majority of this small collection is comprised of correspondence from Thomas Clarkson and his wife, Catherine, to her father, William Buck. Notable writings by Clarkson include the original essay An Liceat Nolentes In Servitutom Dare? [Is It Lawful to Make Slaves of Others Against Their Will?]. This essay, written in Latin, won the Chancellor's Prize at Cambridge College, England in 1785 and served as the basis for the expanded work, Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, Particularly The African published in 1786. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
May 5, 2022

Thomas Clarkson Papers

Thomas Clarkson (b. 1760 d. 1846) was a renowned English abolitionist who spent his adult life fighting to end slavery. As a leader in the British anti-slavery society, Clarkson was instrumental in getting the English Parliament to ban the slave trade in 1807 and to abolish the institution of slaver in 1833. The majority of this small collection is comprised of correspondence from Thomas Clarkson and his wife, Catherine, to her father, William Buck. Notable writings by Clarkson include the original essay An Liceat Nolentes In Servitutom Dare? [Is It Lawful to Make Slaves of Others Against Their Will?]. This essay, written in Latin, won the Chancellor's Prize at Cambridge College, England in 1785 and served as the basis for the expanded work, Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, Particularly The African published in 1786.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
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Transcription of Thomas Clarkson's Journal, circa 2002 1997/2007 A transcription of Thomas Clarkson's journal written by an Atlanta University Center archivist. Slavery, Abolitionists, Travel Thomas Clarkson Papers
Letter from Clement Rufus to Gaynelle Barksdale, August 4, 1947 1947-08-04 Rufus, Clement Letter from Rufus Clement regarding an addition to the Clarkson Collection. African American universities and colleges, Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Account of Alec Houston, circa 1947 1942/1952 Brief account of the life of Alec Houston and explanation of his disappearance. Slavery, Abolitionists, Armed Forces Thomas Clarkson Papers
Correspondence From R. F. Scott, March 5, 1929 1929-03-05 Correspondence from R. F. Scott regarding Thomas Clarkson's journal. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Note Regarding Thomas Clarkson's Bible, circa 1930 1925/1935 A note transcribing the initial marginalia written by Clarkson in his bible. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Notes From R. F. Scott, circa 1929 1924/1934 Notes written by R. F. Scott regarding Thomas Clarkson's journal. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Wedgewood Medallion Envelope, 1886 1886 The envelope in which the Wedgewood Medallion was housed. Written on recto: Wedgewood Medallion taken from the original mould at [?] Wedgewood Manufacturing by [?] request when looking over the works at Etruria some 15 years since. These medallions were struck and [?] during the great antislavery struggle carried by Wilberforce and Clarkson. W.W.d. 1886. Written on verso: Care; Wedgewood Antislavery Medallion. Slavery, Abolitionists, Associations, institutions, etc. Thomas Clarkson Papers
Medallion Note, circa 1886 1881/1891 A note detailing the creation of the medallion featuring Thomas Clarkson. Slavery, Abolitionists, Associations, institutions, etc. Thomas Clarkson Papers
Wedgewood Medallion Note, circa 1886 1881/1891 A note regarding the creation of the Wedgewood Medallion. Slavery, Abolitionists, Associations, institutions, etc. Thomas Clarkson Papers
Wedgewood Medallion Note, circa 1886 1881/1891 A note regarding the creation of the Wedgewood Medallion. Slavery, Abolitionists, Associations, institutions, etc. Thomas Clarkson Papers
Sandringham Letter, April 11, 1871 1871-04-11 Dickinson, Mary Correspondence written by Thomas Clarkson's daughter-in-law, Mary Dickinson, describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace between 1863 and 1871. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Sandringham Letter, January 24, 1871 1871-01-24 Dickinson, Mary Correspondence written by Thomas Clarkson's daughter-in-law, Mary Dickinson, describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace between 1863 and 1871. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Sandringham Letter, December 1, 1866 1866-12-01 Dickinson, Mary Correspondence written by Thomas Clarkson's daughter-in-law, Mary Dickinson, describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace between 1863 and 1871. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Sandringham Letter, circa 1870 1865/1875 Dickinson, Mary Correspondence written by Thomas Clarkson's daughter-in-law, Mary Dickinson, describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace between 1863 and 1871. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
"Life at Sandringham", circa 1870 1865/1875 Dickinson, Mary A mimeographed typescript describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace. The typescript appears to be a direct transcription of the series of Sandringham letters written by Mary Dickinson. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Sandringham Letter, circa 1870 1865/1875 Dickinson, Mary Correspondence written by Thomas Clarkson's daughter-in-law, Mary Dickinson, describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace between 1863 and 1871. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Sandringham Letter, November 1865 1865-11 Dickinson, Mary Correspondence written by Thomas Clarkson's daughter-in-law, Mary Dickinson, describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace between 1863 and 1871. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Sandringham Letter, December 1864 1864-12 Dickinson, Mary Correspondence written by Thomas Clarkson's daughter-in-law, Mary Dickinson, describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace between 1863 and 1871. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Sandringham Letter, November 9, 1863 1863-11-09 Dickinson, Mary Correspondence written by Thomas Clarkson's daughter-in-law, Mary Dickinson, describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace between 1863 and 1871. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers
Sandringham Letter, circa 1863 1858/1868 Dickinson, Mary Correspondence written by Thomas Clarkson's daughter-in-law, Mary Dickinson, describing the festivities of the household of Edward, Prince of Wales, at Sandringham Palace between 1863 and 1871. Slavery, Abolitionists Thomas Clarkson Papers