Gerrit Smith papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2024-045

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection consists of a letter to President Johnson from Gerrit Smith, biographical notes, periodical, and correspondence of Gerrit Smith, abolitionist.

Dates

Creation: 1865

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical / Historical

Gerrit Smith was an abolitionist from Utica N.Y. born in March 1797. Well known for his involvement in slavery abolition and womens temperence movements in N.Y. Smith became and remained close friends with Frederick Douglass over many years. Being a wealthy man, Smith donated both land and funds to help the anti slavery movement. Gerrit Smith also had ties with the Backus family from Rochester N.Y. through his first wife Wealtha Backus. Gerrit Smith died in December 1874 in N.Y.C.

Extent

1.0 Files (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 boxes.

Bibliography

“Gerrit Smith.” National Parks Service, February 26, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/wori/learn/historyculture/gerrit-smith.htm.

Dann, Norman K. “Gerrit Smith.” NATIONAL ABOLITION HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM. Accessed August 28, 2024. https://www.nationalabolitionhalloffameandmuseum.org/gerrit-smith.html.

Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Gerrit Smith." Encyclopedia Britannica, April 9, 2024. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gerrit-Smith.