The Underground Railroad in Illinois
Book about the Underground Railroad. "The shroud of secrecy which surrounded the activities of the Underground Railroad (UGRR) in Illinois has been partially lifted with this new book by Glennette Tilley Turner. The UGRR, its "passengers", "stationmasters", and "conductors" and their role in the abolitionist movement in Illinois are documented by the many puzzle pieces which the author meticulously researched and assembled to represent in this book."
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| Title | The Underground Railroad in Illinois |
| Description | Book about the Underground Railroad. "The shroud of secrecy which surrounded the activities of the Underground Railroad (UGRR) in Illinois has been partially lifted with this new book by Glennette Tilley Turner. The UGRR, its "passengers", "stationmasters", and "conductors" and their role in the abolitionist movement in Illinois are documented by the many puzzle pieces which the author meticulously researched and assembled to represent in this book." |
| Subjects | Illinois_History; |
| Creator | Glennette Tilley Turner |
| Date | 2001-00-00 |
| Format | Printed Materials - Publications |
| Identifier | 11773: PFM.02.10.08.02 |
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| Collection | Pullman State Historic Site |
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