The Black Freedom Struggle in Northern New Jersey, 1613-1860: A Review of the Literature

Literature Review

Introduction

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Conclusion

Bibliography

Abstract

This illustrated essay traces the history of African Americans in early New Jersey (1619-1865) as they struggled against slavery and built communities as free people of color. The narrative draws from a wide range of established scholarly research to give a long-term historical perspective on a tradition of African American cultural resilience in the face of consistent anti-black racism. Understanding the contribution of Africans and African Americans is essential to understanding to New Jersey’s past. Their story also provides a richer more nuanced approach to developing heritage practice today. Funding for this project was provided by the Passaic County Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs.

Slavery in New Jersey Literature Review (Full document PDF)

Slavery in New Jersey Literature Review – Appendix A Population Tables (PDF)

Slavery in New Jersey Literature Review – Appendix B Slave Codes (PDF)

Author:

Christopher Matthews

Chairperson, Anthropology

Phone: 973-655-3063
Email: matthewsc@montclair.edu
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