Anti-Slavery Convention of American Women

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Creator(s):
Webb, Samuel
Title:
History of Pennsylvania Hall Which Was Destroyed by a Mob On the 17th of May, 1838
Publication/Origin:
Philadelphia: Printed by Merrihew and Gunn, 1838
Description:
Abolitionists had difficulty finding a place to meet in Philadelphia, and so they raised funds to build a building of their own. It was one of the largest and grandest structures in the city. In 1838 the Anti-Slavery Convention of American Women met twice in the building, insisting that their meetings be attended by black and white participants. This was the second national meeting to be held by women in America. The first, the Anti-Slavery Convention of American Women, was held in New York in 1837, eleven years before the Seneca Falls Convention. Four days after the ceremonies dedicating Pennsylvania Hall, following a speech by Lucretia Mott, a mob burned the building to the ground.
Citation:
Webb, Samuel, History of Pennsylvania Hall Which Was Destroyed by a Mob On the 17th of May, 1838, Philadelphia: Printed by Merrihew and Gunn, 1838, Lisa Unger Baskin Collection, Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University. Accessed March 28, 2024, https://exhibits.library.duke.edu/exhibits/show/baskin/item/4127