Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division - Selected African Holdings
New York Public Library
Selected items with African Origination
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New York Public Library · 1888
Receipt for a bond of 23,250 reis as peculium collected for the slave of citizen Jose Custodio de Misquita.
New York Public Library · 1880
Receipt for money belonging to black Bita, slave of Jose de Carvalho Terreira, as a warranty by her towards the formation of a peculium for her liberty.
New York Public Library · 1874
List names of enslaved Afro-Brazilians, place of birth (all were born in Brazil), age, color, and occupation. Includes adults and children.
New York Public Library · 1874
List names of enslaved Afro-Brazilians, place of birth (all were born in Brazil), age, color, and occupation. Includes adults and children.
New York Public Library · 1874
List names of enslaved Afro-Brazilians, place of birth (all were born in Brazil), age, color, and occupation. Includes adults and children.
New York Public Library · 1872
List of 45 individuals ranging in age from 4 to 65, with several listed as being born in Nacao in Africa. Lists name, color, age, marital status, country of birth, …
New York Public Library · 1871
Legal documents in the case of Leonor, an African woman, vs Benedita de Costa. Leonor sued de Costa for having placed her in slavery despite the fact that Leonor was …