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Frederick Douglass 1818-1895 American Social Reformer Abolitionist Orator Writer Statesman Stock Photo

RM2F2FAD6–Frederick Douglass 1818-1895 American Social Reformer Abolitionist Orator Writer Statesman

“The author and his mother arrested and carried back into slavery” illustration from ‘The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, Written by Himself’ by William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884). First published in 1847 this best selling slave narrative sets out the author’s experience as the son of a white planter and mother of Native American and black ancestry working the steamships out of St Louis, Missouri before escaping in 1834 in the free state of Ohio. Stock Photo

RM2C3CJ3Y–“The author and his mother arrested and carried back into slavery” illustration from ‘The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, Written by Himself’ by William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884). First published in 1847 this best selling slave narrative sets out the author’s experience as the son of a white planter and mother of Native American and black ancestry working the steamships out of St Louis, Missouri before escaping in 1834 in the free state of Ohio.

William Still title page of his record of slave escapes on the Underground Railroad published in 1872. Woodcut with a watercolor wash Stock Photo

RMA64XP2–William Still title page of his record of slave escapes on the Underground Railroad published in 1872. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

New-York Historical Society on Central park west in Manhattan NYC Stock Photo

RM2RAWH71–New-York Historical Society on Central park west in Manhattan NYC

12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known. Stock Photo

RMEPYRRC–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

A Bit of War History: The Recruit. Artist: Thomas Waterman Wood (American, Montpelier, Vermont 1823-1903 New York). Dimensions: 28 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (71.8 x 51.4 cm) (framed with 84.12a and 84.12c). Date: 1866. This painting is one of a group of three canvases (84.12a--c) said to have been inspired by the imagined narrative of an African American soldier in the Civil War. In 'The Contraband,' (84.12a) the newly emancipated slave, his belongings wrapped in an old kerchief, seeks enlistment in the Union army. Having been trained for service and wearing his uniform, he looks happy and proud in ' Stock Photo

RMPANPP0–A Bit of War History: The Recruit. Artist: Thomas Waterman Wood (American, Montpelier, Vermont 1823-1903 New York). Dimensions: 28 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (71.8 x 51.4 cm) (framed with 84.12a and 84.12c). Date: 1866. This painting is one of a group of three canvases (84.12a--c) said to have been inspired by the imagined narrative of an African American soldier in the Civil War. In 'The Contraband,' (84.12a) the newly emancipated slave, his belongings wrapped in an old kerchief, seeks enlistment in the Union army. Having been trained for service and wearing his uniform, he looks happy and proud in '

A historic marker details the story of freed slave Wallace Turnage, Aug. 1, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama. Stock Photo

RM2GBY2NP–A historic marker details the story of freed slave Wallace Turnage, Aug. 1, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama.

An engraved frontispiece of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), from the 1845 edition of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Stock Photo

RMT5EN70–An engraved frontispiece of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), from the 1845 edition of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave

A first edition copy of the memoir and antislavery book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself. The hardcover book has a brown cover with an imprinted decorative border and scrollwork. The title is stamped in gold lettering in the center: [NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE / OF / FREDERICK DOUGLASS]. The frontispiece illustration is a portrait of Douglass, seated at a table, wearing jacket, vest, and tie, with his hands crossed in his lap. The first page prints the full title in alternating large and small type: [NARRATIVE / OF THE / LIFE / OF / FREDERICK DOUGLA Stock Photo

RM2G4GPM8–A first edition copy of the memoir and antislavery book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself. The hardcover book has a brown cover with an imprinted decorative border and scrollwork. The title is stamped in gold lettering in the center: [NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE / OF / FREDERICK DOUGLASS]. The frontispiece illustration is a portrait of Douglass, seated at a table, wearing jacket, vest, and tie, with his hands crossed in his lap. The first page prints the full title in alternating large and small type: [NARRATIVE / OF THE / LIFE / OF / FREDERICK DOUGLA

Fugitive slave Henry Bibb with his wife and child are confronted by a wolf pack as they flee through the back woods of northwest Louisiana. Engraving taken from the book, 'Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave', 1849 Stock Photo

RMBTKD3N–Fugitive slave Henry Bibb with his wife and child are confronted by a wolf pack as they flee through the back woods of northwest Louisiana. Engraving taken from the book, 'Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave', 1849

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Stock Photo

RM2G7HE70–Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

The author caught by the bloodhounds. Narrative of William W. Brown, an American slave. Written by himself ... Twelfth thousand. [With a portrait.]. London : Charles Gilpin, 1850. Source: 10880.a.6 plate opposite page 13. Author: Brown, William Wells. Stock Photo

RMR54PJ4–The author caught by the bloodhounds. Narrative of William W. Brown, an American slave. Written by himself ... Twelfth thousand. [With a portrait.]. London : Charles Gilpin, 1850. Source: 10880.a.6 plate opposite page 13. Author: Brown, William Wells.

John Doy and 13 freedom seekers are apprehended by slave catchers, January 25, 1859. Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862 Stock Photo

RM2XGAFNT–John Doy and 13 freedom seekers are apprehended by slave catchers, January 25, 1859. Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

RM2F2FAD3–Frederick Douglass 1818-1895 American Social Reformer Abolitionist Orator Writer Statesman

“The author caught by the bloodhounds” frontispiece illustration from ‘The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, Written by Himself’ by William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884). First published in 1847 this best selling slave narrative sets out the author’s experience as the son of a white planter and mother of Native American and black ancestry working the steamships out of St Louis, Missouri before escaping in 1834 in the free state of Ohio. Stock Photo

RM2C3CJ3A–“The author caught by the bloodhounds” frontispiece illustration from ‘The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, Written by Himself’ by William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884). First published in 1847 this best selling slave narrative sets out the author’s experience as the son of a white planter and mother of Native American and black ancestry working the steamships out of St Louis, Missouri before escaping in 1834 in the free state of Ohio.

RMEPYRRK–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

A Bit of War History: The Contraband. Artist: Thomas Waterman Wood (American, Montpelier, Vermont 1823-1903 New York). Dimensions: 28 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (71.8 x 51.4 cm) (framed with 84.12b and 84.12c). Date: 1865. This painting is one of a group of three canvases (84.12a--c) said to have been inspired by the imagined narrative of an African American soldier in the Civil War. In 'The Contraband,' the newly emancipated slave, his belongings wrapped in an old kerchief, seeks enlistment in the Union army. Having been trained for service and wearing his uniform, he looks happy and proud in 'The Re Stock Photo

RMPAAH5C–A Bit of War History: The Contraband. Artist: Thomas Waterman Wood (American, Montpelier, Vermont 1823-1903 New York). Dimensions: 28 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (71.8 x 51.4 cm) (framed with 84.12b and 84.12c). Date: 1865. This painting is one of a group of three canvases (84.12a--c) said to have been inspired by the imagined narrative of an African American soldier in the Civil War. In 'The Contraband,' the newly emancipated slave, his belongings wrapped in an old kerchief, seeks enlistment in the Union army. Having been trained for service and wearing his uniform, he looks happy and proud in 'The Re

Illustration of the beatings given to fugitive slave Henry Bibb after his return to captivity in Louisiana. He was (from left) bound and beaten with a paddle, staked to the ground and whipped. Engraving taken from the book, 'Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave', 1849 Stock Photo

RMBTKD42–Illustration of the beatings given to fugitive slave Henry Bibb after his return to captivity in Louisiana. He was (from left) bound and beaten with a paddle, staked to the ground and whipped. Engraving taken from the book, 'Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave', 1849

William W. Brown. Portrait. Abolitionist, novelist, playwright, and historian. Narrative of William W. Brown, an American slave. Written by himself ... W. Tegg & Co.: London, 1853. Source: 10880.a.10, frontispiece. Author: Brown, William Wells. Stock Photo

RMR5B0C1–William W. Brown. Portrait. Abolitionist, novelist, playwright, and historian. Narrative of William W. Brown, an American slave. Written by himself ... W. Tegg & Co.: London, 1853. Source: 10880.a.10, frontispiece. Author: Brown, William Wells.

Abolitionist Doctor John Doy and his Son Charles Doy in in St. Joseph Jail, Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862 Stock Photo

RM2XGAFNE–Abolitionist Doctor John Doy and his Son Charles Doy in in St. Joseph Jail, Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

“The slave-trader Walker and the author driving a gang of slaves to the southern market” illustration from ‘The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, Written by Himself’ by William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884). First published in 1847 this bestselling slave narrative sets out the author’s experience as the son of a white planter and mother of Native American and black ancestry working the steamships out of St Louis, Missouri before escaping in 1834 in the free state of Ohio. Stock Photo

RM2C3CJ45–“The slave-trader Walker and the author driving a gang of slaves to the southern market” illustration from ‘The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, Written by Himself’ by William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884). First published in 1847 this bestselling slave narrative sets out the author’s experience as the son of a white planter and mother of Native American and black ancestry working the steamships out of St Louis, Missouri before escaping in 1834 in the free state of Ohio.

RMEPYRR6–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

A Bit of War History: The Veteran. Artist: Thomas Waterman Wood (American, Montpelier, Vermont 1823-1903 New York). Dimensions: 28 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (71.8 x 51.4 cm) (framed with 84.12a and 84.12b). Date: 1866. This painting is one of a group of three canvases (84.12a--c) said to have been inspired by the imagined narrative of an African American soldier in the Civil War. In 'The Contraband,' (84.12a) the newly emancipated slave, his belongings wrapped in an old kerchief, seeks enlistment in the Union army. Having been trained for service and wearing his uniform, he looks happy and proud in ' Stock Photo

RMPANR17–A Bit of War History: The Veteran. Artist: Thomas Waterman Wood (American, Montpelier, Vermont 1823-1903 New York). Dimensions: 28 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (71.8 x 51.4 cm) (framed with 84.12a and 84.12b). Date: 1866. This painting is one of a group of three canvases (84.12a--c) said to have been inspired by the imagined narrative of an African American soldier in the Civil War. In 'The Contraband,' (84.12a) the newly emancipated slave, his belongings wrapped in an old kerchief, seeks enlistment in the Union army. Having been trained for service and wearing his uniform, he looks happy and proud in '

Illustration of fugitive slave Henry Bibb's eyewitness account of a slave auction. He wrote, 'a man was called up whose wife followed with her infant in her arms, beseeching to be sold with her husband.' Engraving taken from the book, 'Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave', 1849 Stock Photo

RMBTKD48–Illustration of fugitive slave Henry Bibb's eyewitness account of a slave auction. He wrote, 'a man was called up whose wife followed with her infant in her arms, beseeching to be sold with her husband.' Engraving taken from the book, 'Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave', 1849

RMR56KWK–William W. Brown. Portrait. Abolitionist, novelist, playwright, and historian. Narrative of William W. Brown, an American slave. Written by himself ... W. Tegg & Co.: London, 1853. Source: 10880.a.10, frontispiece and titlepage. Author: Brown, William Wells.

Deliverance of Abolitionist Doctor John Doy and his Son Charles Doy in Prison in Saint Joseph Jail, Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862 Stock Photo

RM2XGAFR9–Deliverance of Abolitionist Doctor John Doy and his Son Charles Doy in Prison in Saint Joseph Jail, Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884) African-American abolitionist who was born into slavery before escaping, educating himself and writing a bestselling narrative of his life. He later became an accomplished playwright and novelist. Stock Photo

RM2C3F059–William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884) African-American abolitionist who was born into slavery before escaping, educating himself and writing a bestselling narrative of his life. He later became an accomplished playwright and novelist.

Illustration of Solomon Northup (1807-1863) in his plantation suit from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information. Stock Photo

RMFBD460–Illustration of Solomon Northup (1807-1863) in his plantation suit from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information.

RMEPYRR7–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

Kneeling slave emblem of the Anti-Slavery Society, showing a manacled African slave pleading to be set free beside him lies a whip symbolising the subhuman oppression slaves had to endure. Illustration from ‘The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, Written by Himself’ by William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884). Stock Photo

RM2C3CJ3F–Kneeling slave emblem of the Anti-Slavery Society, showing a manacled African slave pleading to be set free beside him lies a whip symbolising the subhuman oppression slaves had to endure. Illustration from ‘The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, Written by Himself’ by William Wells Brown (c.1814-1884).

Order No. 11. Date/Period: 1865/1868. Painting. Oil on canvas. Height: 141 cm (55.5 in); Width: 199.4 cm (78.5 in). Author: George Caleb Bingham. Stock Photo

RMPNCW75–Order No. 11. Date/Period: 1865/1868. Painting. Oil on canvas. Height: 141 cm (55.5 in); Width: 199.4 cm (78.5 in). Author: George Caleb Bingham.

'Chapin rescues Solomon from hanging.' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information. Stock Photo

RMFBGJ9C–'Chapin rescues Solomon from hanging.' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information.

Slave Henry Bibb begs for his family. After Henry Bibb’s failed escape from his Louisiana master, he was sold to a group of traveling gamblers (in background). They returned to Bibb’s former plantation to buy his wife and child, but were refused due to the master’s spite. Bibb left with the gamblers and never saw his family again. Engraving taken from the book, 'Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave', 1849 Stock Photo

RMBTKD3H–Slave Henry Bibb begs for his family. After Henry Bibb’s failed escape from his Louisiana master, he was sold to a group of traveling gamblers (in background). They returned to Bibb’s former plantation to buy his wife and child, but were refused due to the master’s spite. Bibb left with the gamblers and never saw his family again. Engraving taken from the book, 'Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave', 1849

A slave being attacked by a dog. [Narrative of William W. Brown, an American slave. Written by himself ... Twelfth thousand. [With a portrait.]]. London : W. Tegg & Co., 1853. Source: 10880.a.10 page 25. Author: Brown, William Wells. Stock Photo

RMR528NF–A slave being attacked by a dog. [Narrative of William W. Brown, an American slave. Written by himself ... Twelfth thousand. [With a portrait.]]. London : W. Tegg & Co., 1853. Source: 10880.a.10 page 25. Author: Brown, William Wells.

John Doy's Wife Campagning in Platte City in Support of Abolitionist Doctor John Doy and his Son Charles Doy imprisoned in St. Joseph Jail, Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862 Stock Photo

RM2XGAFR2–John Doy's Wife Campagning in Platte City in Support of Abolitionist Doctor John Doy and his Son Charles Doy imprisoned in St. Joseph Jail, Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

RMEPYRRB–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

'Seperation of Eliza and her last child' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information. Stock Photo

RMFBGJDE–'Seperation of Eliza and her last child' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information.

Frederick Douglass. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an Am. Webb & Chapman: Dublin, 1846. Frederick Douglass, originally Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, (1817- 1895). Portrait. American abolitionist. Image taken from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, written by himself Second Dublin edition. [With a portrait]. Originally published/produced in Webb & Chapman: Dublin, 1846. . Source: 1508/1671, frontispiece. Stock Photo

RMR5DX77–Frederick Douglass. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an Am. Webb & Chapman: Dublin, 1846. Frederick Douglass, originally Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, (1817- 1895). Portrait. American abolitionist. Image taken from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, written by himself Second Dublin edition. [With a portrait]. Originally published/produced in Webb & Chapman: Dublin, 1846. . Source: 1508/1671, frontispiece.

Interrgoation or Trial of Abolutionist Doctor. John Doy and his son Charles Doy in Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862 Stock Photo

RM2XGAFPC–Interrgoation or Trial of Abolutionist Doctor. John Doy and his son Charles Doy in Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

RMEPYRRE–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

'Scene in the cotton field, Solomon delivered up' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information. Stock Photo

RMFBGJD4–'Scene in the cotton field, Solomon delivered up' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information.

Portrait of the author, William Brown. William Wells Brown (circa 1814 â€“ November 6, 1884) was a prominent African-American abolitionist lecturer, novelist, playwright, and historian in the United States. Born into slavery. he escaped in 1834. [Narrative of William W. Brown, an American slave. Written by himself ... Twelfth thousand. [With a portrait.]]. London : W. Tegg & Co., 1853. Source: 10880.a.10 frontispiece. Stock Photo

RMR5HDR5–Portrait of the author, William Brown. William Wells Brown (circa 1814 â€“ November 6, 1884) was a prominent African-American abolitionist lecturer, novelist, playwright, and historian in the United States. Born into slavery. he escaped in 1834. [Narrative of William W. Brown, an American slave. Written by himself ... Twelfth thousand. [With a portrait.]]. London : W. Tegg & Co., 1853. Source: 10880.a.10 frontispiece.

RM2Y04G7D–John Doy and 13 freedom seekers are apprehended by slave catchers, January 25, 1859. Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

RMEPYRRJ–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

'Arrival home, and the first meeting with his wife and children' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information. Stock Photo

RMFBGRAT–'Arrival home, and the first meeting with his wife and children' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information.

RM2Y04G7X–Deliverance of Abolitionist Doctor John Doy and his Son Charles Doy in Prison in Saint Joseph Jail, Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

RMEPYRRA–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

'Scene in the slave pen in Washington' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information. Stock Photo

RMFBGJDA–'Scene in the slave pen in Washington' from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information.

RM2Y04G7K–John Doy's Wife Campagning in Platte City in Support of Abolitionist Doctor John Doy and his Son Charles Doy imprisoned in St. Joseph Jail, Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

RMEPYRRG–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

'The staking out and flogging of the girl Patsy' in front of the onlooking Plantation owners family, from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information. Stock Photo

RMFBGJD3–'The staking out and flogging of the girl Patsy' in front of the onlooking Plantation owners family, from 'Twelve Years a Slave or Solomon Northup, a citizen of New York' published in 1853. The book recounts the author's experience as a free-born African American from New York being kidnapped and sold as a slave and forced to work 12 years on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. He managed to get word to family through a Canadian staying on the plantation and regained his freedom. He went on to became active in the abolitionist movement. See description for more information.

“Tanning a boy” illustration from ‘Picture of slavery in the United States of America’ by George Bourne (1780-1845) a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society, showing a kidnapped white boy being darkened so that he could be sold as a slave. Published in 1834 the book detailed the trade, abuse and corrupt lifestyles of those involved in slavery to further the abolitionist cause. Stock Photo

RM2C3W0DF–“Tanning a boy” illustration from ‘Picture of slavery in the United States of America’ by George Bourne (1780-1845) a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society, showing a kidnapped white boy being darkened so that he could be sold as a slave. Published in 1834 the book detailed the trade, abuse and corrupt lifestyles of those involved in slavery to further the abolitionist cause.

RM2Y04G79–Abolitionist Doctor John Doy and his Son Charles Doy in in St. Joseph Jail, Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

RMEPYRRH–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

“Ladies whipping girls” illustration from ‘Picture of slavery in the United States of America’ by George Bourne (1780-1845) a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society, Published in 1834 the book detailed the trade, abuse and corrupt life styles of those involved in slavery to further the abolitionist cause. Stock Photo

RM2C3W0DB–“Ladies whipping girls” illustration from ‘Picture of slavery in the United States of America’ by George Bourne (1780-1845) a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society, Published in 1834 the book detailed the trade, abuse and corrupt life styles of those involved in slavery to further the abolitionist cause.

12 Years a Slave (2013) directed by Steve McQueen and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams and Michael Fassbender. Film adaptation of Solomon Northup's biographical novel published in 1853 about a free black family man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stock Photo

RMFBH6HR–12 Years a Slave (2013) directed by Steve McQueen and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams and Michael Fassbender. Film adaptation of Solomon Northup's biographical novel published in 1853 about a free black family man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery.

RM2Y04G7G–Interrgoation or Trial of Abolutionist Doctor. John Doy and his son Charles Doy in Missouri. Unites States of America, drawing by Janet Lange (1815-1872) Adventures of a Kansas Abolitionist in Missouri, 1855. Story by Doctor John Doy (1812-1869) Le Tour du Monde 1862

RMEPYRR5–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

RMEPYRRF–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

RMEPYRR8–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

RMEPYRR9–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

RMEPYRRD–12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free African-American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit to the film company is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known.

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