Slavery in Colonial Maine

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DOI:

https://doi.org/NaN

Keywords:

West Indies, Capt. John Smith, Mr. Keyser, slave codes, Pepperell, wills and deeds, privilege of small upper class, Black Will

Abstract

This article discusses the history of slavery in Maine prior to 1820. Questions addressed include what was a nature of slavery when it was not an important part of the labor system and what effects of slavery were on black slaves and later generations of black people in Maine.

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Published

1987-10-01

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (1987): Maine History Journal

Section

Articles