Prudence to Rev. S. Jocelyn Canterbury, CT., April 17-20, 1833
File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents
Persecution of Prudence Crandall and her boarders. Uncertainty whether to pay fine for "harboring foreigners" or stand trial. Expression of outrage and shock at public sentiment, commitment to her course, and confidence in the Providence of God. Possibility of moving the school to a new location.
Dates
- Creation: April 17-20, 1833
Creator
- From the Collection: Crandall, Prudence, 1803-1890 (Person)
- From the Collection: Philleo, Calvin, 1787-1874 (Person)
- From the Collection: Sellers, Helen Earle, 1897-1951 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: .63 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository
Contact:
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave
New London CT 06320 United States
860-439-2654
860-439-2686
learcenter@conncoll.edu
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave
New London CT 06320 United States
860-439-2654
860-439-2686
learcenter@conncoll.edu