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Daniel Worth Collection

 Collection — Box: 20
Identifier: SC-224

Scope and Contents

Rev. Daniel Worth (1795-1862) was a Quaker turned Wesleyan Methodist minister who became a national celebrity when he was jailed in North Carolina in December 1859 on charges of inciting disaffection among slaves. This collection includes an 1860 letter by Worth, biographical material, and material concerning the Fountain City, Indiana, Wesleyan Church, of which he was a founder.

Dates

  • 1836-1970
  • Other: Date acquired: 10/14/2002

Conditions Governing Use

Rights: Some materials may be protected by copyright. Permission to reproduce and to publish for commercial purposes must be requested from the Archivist.

Extent

1.00 Folders

Language of Materials

English

Source of Acquisition

John Nixon Auction,

Method of Acquisition

Purchase

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Repository Details

Part of the Friends Collection and Earlham College Archives Repository

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