Liberator, The

Publication

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Liberator, The

Entry/Object ID

LIB1764

Description

3 issues of The Liberator, Boston, Massachusetts. Each issue is four pages and contains headlines and detailed coverage of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, as well as its aftermath, including Brown's trial and execution in Charlestown (Charles Town), Virginia (West Virginia). The Liberator was the leading anti-slavery newspaper during the pre-Civil War era. It was founded and edited by abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. LIB1764-1: October 21, 1859, 4 pp.: Includes an article titled, "Attempted Insurrection in Virginia," on the third page, giving a synopsis of the events of John Brown's raid. LIB1764-2: October 28, 1859, 4 pp.: Includes multiple articles on the aftermath and reactions to the raid. LIB1764-3: December 9, 1859, 4 pp.: Includes multiple articles on the aftermath and reactions to the raid. Also includes an article titled, "The Execution of Capt Brown," on the third page, providing a synopsis of John Brown's execution. Physical Description: 17.5" x 25"

Acquisition

Accession

Source or Donor

Jefferson County Museum

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Publication Details

Place Published

* Untyped Place Published

Boston, Massachusetts

Date Published

1859

Publication Language

English