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Court of inquiry investigation into the assault on West Point cadet Johnson C. Whittaker, at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1880.

Court of inquiry investigation into the assault on West Point cadet Jo...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a living room, salon, office, late 19th-century interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lucretia Mott. - Public domain portrait engraving
P. Saunders, Esq. engraved C. Turner print. Rd. Evans  1775-1839
Reading the Emancipation Proclamation

Reading the Emancipation Proclamation

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Emperor Soulouque, Faustin I., of Haiti, and his Cabinet Ministers.

The Emperor Soulouque, Faustin I., of Haiti, and his Cabinet Ministers...

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Charge of the colored troops ; San Juan.

Charge of the colored troops ; San Juan.

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Whitney's cotton gin, 1793. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Whitney's cotton gin, 1793. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Slave-dealers and slaves - A street scene in Zanzibar., Tanzania

Slave-dealers and slaves - A street scene in Zanzibar., Tanzania

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Shakspeare [Shakespeare]; Othello; Act V, Scene II; Desdemona in bed asleep.
Blind Tom, the musical prodigy

Blind Tom, the musical prodigy

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Eminent colored men. Frederick Douglass.

Eminent colored men. Frederick Douglass.

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Storming Fort Wagner: charge of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Regiment, July 18, 1863

Storming Fort Wagner: charge of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Regimen...

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Family worship in a plantation in South Carolina

Family worship in a plantation in South Carolina

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teacher, teaching, studying, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

West Point cadet James W. Smith reading his defense statement at his court-martial hearing at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, January 12, 1871

West Point cadet James W. Smith reading his defense statement at his c...

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The Modern Medea - The Story of Margaret Garner
A striking view of Richmond - Egypt

A striking view of Richmond - Egypt

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Ann Zingha, queen of Matamba.

Ann Zingha, queen of Matamba.

Public domain photograph related to 19th-century Africa, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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Public domain image of portrait print, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The benevolent effects of abolishing the slave trade or the planter instructing his negro.

The benevolent effects of abolishing the slave trade or the planter in...

Public domain photograph of portrait art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Horace Greeley. Engraved by John Chester Buttre

Horace Greeley. Engraved by John Chester Buttre

Public domain photograph of male portrait print, engraving, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image related to an industrial revolution, 19th century industry, factory, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

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Slaves packed below and on deck.

Slaves packed below and on deck.

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L'illustre et magnifique cherif Muley-Arxid roi de Tafilete, Fez, Maroc, Tarudent, et autres provinces, portes, villes, maritimes, dans la Mauritanie en Afrique, qu'il a conquis par la force de ses armes redoutables.

L'illustre et magnifique cherif Muley-Arxid roi de Tafilete, Fez, Maro...

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The four snow-white albino boys born of Negro parents!

The four snow-white albino boys born of Negro parents!

Public domain photograph of musical performance, musicians, music, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An Arab slave ship in the Red Sea, with British cruiser in sight.

An Arab slave ship in the Red Sea, with British cruiser in sight.

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Edmond Albius inventeur de la fécondation artificielle du vanillier.

Edmond Albius inventeur de la fécondation artificielle du vanillier.

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Noble, du Royaume de Juida.

Noble, du Royaume de Juida.

Public domain photograph - portrait of athlete, champion, sport, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Samba Pango; Roi de Loango.
Nyai; Roi de Barsilly.. Senegal, West Africa

Nyai; Roi de Barsilly.. Senegal, West Africa

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Alkmey; Roi de la Guinée.
[Santo Negro, portrait of San Beníto de Palermo, also known as St. Benedict the Moor.]

[Santo Negro, portrait of San Beníto de Palermo, also known as St. Ben...

Public domain reproduction of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Slave sale, Charleston, South Carolina.

Slave sale, Charleston, South Carolina.

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Fifteenth Amendment - Drawing. Public domain image.

The Fifteenth Amendment - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cérémonie du couronnemement 18 Avril 1852!!!

Cérémonie du couronnemement 18 Avril 1852!!!

Public domain image of carnival, parade, celebration, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Les Barbiers Ambulants,  Boutique de Barbiers.

Les Barbiers Ambulants, Boutique de Barbiers.

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Colored school--object teaching

Colored school--object teaching

Public domain photograph related to 19th-century Africa, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sunday amusements in New Orleans - A Creole Night at the French Opera House.

Sunday amusements in New Orleans - A Creole Night at the French Opera ...

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The slavery prosecutions at Cairo.

The slavery prosecutions at Cairo.

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Slavery and freedom!! - Drawing. Public domain image.

Slavery and freedom!! - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Amar; Roi de Juida. - A drawing of a man sitting on a chair

Amar; Roi de Juida. - A drawing of a man sitting on a chair

Public domain scan of 18th-century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Faustin, Emperior of Hayti, in his coronation robes

Faustin, Emperior of Hayti, in his coronation robes

Public domain photograph of bishop, priest, clergy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cotton team in North Carolina

Cotton team in North Carolina

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The battle between Crib [Cribb] and Molineaux.

The battle between Crib [Cribb] and Molineaux.

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Homme, Caraïbe. Histoire des voyages.

Homme, Caraïbe. Histoire des voyages.

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Matelots. - A group of people standing on a beach next to a body of water
Fourri; Roi d'Akra. - A man in a pink outfit holding a fan

Fourri; Roi d'Akra. - A man in a pink outfit holding a fan

Public domain scan of 18th-century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Femme, Caraïbe. Histoire des voyages.

Femme, Caraïbe. Histoire des voyages.

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Noon at the Primary school (top) and Primary school for Freedmen, in charge of Mrs. Green, at Vicksburg, Mississippi (bottom).

Noon at the Primary school (top) and Primary school for Freedmen, in c...

Public domain photograph related to 19th-century Africa, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rev. Jeremiah Gloucester, late pastor of the second African Presbyterian Chruch in Philadelphia.

Rev. Jeremiah Gloucester, late pastor of the second African Presbyteri...

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Yours truly Lucy A. Delaney - Public domain portrait print

Yours truly Lucy A. Delaney - Public domain portrait print

Public domain photograph - female portrait, 19th century, woman, mother, grandmother, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Don, Daniel; Comte de Songo.
Inkle and Yarico. - Engraving, Public domain image

Inkle and Yarico. - Engraving, Public domain image

Public domain scan - 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Inkle and Yarico [in the garden].

Inkle and Yarico [in the garden].

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Abolition of the slave trade

Abolition of the slave trade

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Negroes leaving their home - Engraving, Public domain image

Negroes leaving their home - Engraving, Public domain image

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Slave Trade in the East- the adventures of a slave girl

The Slave Trade in the East- the adventures of a slave girl

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mani-Monbada; Reine de Congo.

Mani-Monbada; Reine de Congo.

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jagas. Armes pour la guerre.. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
Nègre & Nègresse de Bahia.
Boutique de Cordonnier. - Engraving, Public domain image

Boutique de Cordonnier. - Engraving, Public domain image

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Picryl description: Public domain image related to an industrial revolution, 19th century industry, factory, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Picryl description: Public domain image related to an industrial revol...

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Ferdinand L. Barnett, Assistant State's Attorney of the State of Illinois

Ferdinand L. Barnett, Assistant State's Attorney of the State of Illin...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roi D'Angola. - A drawing of a man with a dog on his back

Roi D'Angola. - A drawing of a man with a dog on his back

Public domain artwork of indigenous native people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Colored National Convention held at Nashville, April 5, 6, and 7.

The Colored National Convention held at Nashville, April 5, 6, and 7.

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Virginia, scene at a Colored revival meeting.

Virginia, scene at a Colored revival meeting.

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Thomas Clarkson. - Public domain portrait engraving

Thomas Clarkson. - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain image of an engraving, male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Le Chirurgien Nègre (top) and Boutique d'un Marchand de Viande de Porc (bottom).
Wm. Lloyd Garrison. - Public domain portrait engraving

Wm. Lloyd Garrison. - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain image of an engraving, male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Favorite; du Roy de Juida. - Public domain portrait engraving
Roi de la Floride. - A drawing of a man with a cane

Roi de la Floride. - A drawing of a man with a cane

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Radeau de Bois de Construction (top) and Charroi de Bois de Charpente (bottom).

Radeau de Bois de Construction (top) and Charroi de Bois de Charpente ...

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William Wilberforce Esq. ; Member of Parliament for the County of York.

William Wilberforce Esq. ; Member of Parliament for the County of York...

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The Chickahominy. - Engraving, Public domain image

The Chickahominy. - Engraving, Public domain image

Public domain image of swamp, wetland, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Don Alvare; Roy de Congo; donnant audiance aux Hollamdois.
The Barbadoes mulatto girl.

The Barbadoes mulatto girl.

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James Caldwall - O-Hedidee. - Public domain portrait engraving

James Caldwall - O-Hedidee. - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain photograph of portrait art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Negres scieurs de long.

Negres scieurs de long.

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Rev. Abraham Thompson. Founder and pastor of Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in the City of New York.

Rev. Abraham Thompson. Founder and pastor of Zion African Methodist Ep...

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Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States Abraham Lincoln.
Negroes hiding in the swamps of Louisiana.
Zion school for Colored children, Charleston, South Carolina.

Zion school for Colored children, Charleston, South Carolina.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a school, preschool, children, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Appealing to be allowed to help fight for the Union, or the condition in 1863.

Appealing to be allowed to help fight for the Union, or the condition ...

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Shakspeare [Shakespeare]; Othello; Act V, Scene II; A bedchamber; Desdemona in bed asleep.

Shakspeare [Shakespeare]; Othello; Act V, Scene II; A bedchamber; Desd...

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Mapa particular del golfo é isthmo del Darien ocupados la major parte de Indios Gentiles enemigos crueles y alevosos de la Nacion Española, cuando amigos de la Inglesa.

Mapa particular del golfo é isthmo del Darien ocupados la major parte ...

Public domain scan of a plan of settlement buildings, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Way down upon the Swanee ribber."

Way down upon the Swanee ribber."

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Meeting of the Society for the extinction of the Slave Trade, & for the Civilization of Africa; On the 1st of June, 1840, at Exeter Hall: His Royal Highness Prince Albert, the President, presided.

Meeting of the Society for the extinction of the Slave Trade, & for th...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Clarkson [monumental decor]. - Public domain monumental decor engraving

Clarkson [monumental decor]. - Public domain monumental decor engravin...

Public domain scan of a portrait print, bust portrait drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Murat, Chef Ethiopien. - A drawing of a man with a bow and arrow

Murat, Chef Ethiopien. - A drawing of a man with a bow and arrow

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Jean; Roy de Congo; a la lête deses armes et le premier fait Chretiens.
Anna Singa ou Schmga; Souveraine du Royaume de Malemba.

Anna Singa ou Schmga; Souveraine du Royaume de Malemba.

Public domain scan of 18th-century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A laughing Negro. - Public domain portrait engraving

A laughing Negro. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, the rev'd Dr. Philip & rev'd Mess'rs Read, Senr. and Junr., giving evidence before the committee of the House of Commons.

Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, the rev'd Dr. Philip & rev'd Mess'rs Re...

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Faustin 1er empereur d'Haiti.
Enterrement d'un Nègre; à Bahia.
Porteurs d'eau. - A drawing of a group of people standing in front of a building
The "Abraham Lincoln school" for freedmen, New Orleans, Louisiana.

The "Abraham Lincoln school" for freedmen, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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A Negro camp-meeting in the South.

A Negro camp-meeting in the South.

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Wilberforce [monumental decor]. - Public domain monumental decor engraving

Wilberforce [monumental decor]. - Public domain monumental decor engra...

Public domain scan of a portrait print, bust portrait drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The sugar industry of Louisiana.

The sugar industry of Louisiana.

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