Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division - Selected African Holdings

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 …