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“I Never Shrink From Any Duty”: Mary Easton Sibley And The Gendered Politics Of Abolitionism, Stephanie Marks
“I Never Shrink From Any Duty”: Mary Easton Sibley And The Gendered Politics Of Abolitionism, Stephanie Marks
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Mary Easton Sibley, the founder of Lindenwood University, was an ambitious woman. A supporter of the abolition movement and women's education, she founded and taught in schools for white women and enslaved African Americans in St. Charles, Missouri. As an American woman in the nineteenth century, however, her attitudes toward race and gender proved complex, reflecting the struggle of white women at the time. Drawing on scholarship that examines a shift in the focus of white female abolitionists of the period from freeing enslaved peoples to freeing white Americans from the sin of slavery, This case study poses two unique …
Letter From Delia Gibbs Describing Lindenwood And The Sibleys During The 1850s, Circa 1920, Delia A. Gibbs
Letter From Delia Gibbs Describing Lindenwood And The Sibleys During The 1850s, Circa 1920, Delia A. Gibbs
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
circa 1920 Transcription of Letter from Delia Gibbs Describing Lindenwood and the Sibleys During the 1850s.
Excerpt Of Letter From Sue L. Mcbeth To Dr. Lowrie Mentioning Mary Sibley, August 27, 1879, Sue L. Mcbeth
Excerpt Of Letter From Sue L. Mcbeth To Dr. Lowrie Mentioning Mary Sibley, August 27, 1879, Sue L. Mcbeth
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Transcription Excerpt of Letter from Sue L. McBeth to Dr. Lowrie Mentioning Mary Sibley, August 27, 1879. McBeth was a missionary teacher to the Nez Perce Native American tribe.
Letter To Mary Sibley From Isaac Yokoyama, November 5, 1873, Isaac K. Yokoyama
Letter To Mary Sibley From Isaac Yokoyama, November 5, 1873, Isaac K. Yokoyama
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from Isaac Yokoyama, November 5, 1873. Mr. Yokoyama was seeking a missionary wanted a missionary to send to Japan to help convert his sisters to Christianity.
Letter To Mary Sibley From W. Sparrow, May 5, 1873, W. Sparrow
Letter To Mary Sibley From W. Sparrow, May 5, 1873, W. Sparrow
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of Letter to Mary Sibley from W. Sparrow, May 5, 1873. Sparrow mentions receiving Mary's letter meant for Isaac Yokoyama.
Letter To Mary Sibley From Isaac Yokoyama, May 3, 1873, Isaac K. Yokoyama
Letter To Mary Sibley From Isaac Yokoyama, May 3, 1873, Isaac K. Yokoyama
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from Isaac Yokoyama, May 3, 1873. Mr. Yokoyama is looking for a missionary willing to go to Japan to help convert his sisters to Christianity.
Letter To Mary Sibley From Isaac Yokoyama, 1873, Isaac K. Yokoyama
Letter To Mary Sibley From Isaac Yokoyama, 1873, Isaac K. Yokoyama
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from Isaac Yokoyama, 1873. Mr. Yokoyama was seeking help to find a missionary to send to Japan, to help convert his sisters and others, to Christianity.
Letter To The Lindenwood Board Of Directors From Mary Sibley, September 16, 1867, Mary Easton Sibley
Letter To The Lindenwood Board Of Directors From Mary Sibley, September 16, 1867, Mary Easton Sibley
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Letter to the Lindenwood Board of Directors from Mary Sibley, September 16, 1867. Mary describes the conditions of the Sibley deed of gift regarding Lindenwood College.
Ad From Mary Sibley In The Daily Missouri Republican To Sell Elma. November 10, 1863, Mary Easton Sibley
Ad From Mary Sibley In The Daily Missouri Republican To Sell Elma. November 10, 1863, Mary Easton Sibley
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Ad From Mary Sibley in the Daily Missouri Republican to Sell Elma. November 10, 1863. Elma was the Sibley home near St. Charles, after they gave Lindenwood to the Presbyterian Church. The location was approximately a quarter mile from the Lindenwood campus.
Letter To Rev. S.J.P. Anderson From Mary Sibley, May 10, 1853, Mary Easton Sibley
Letter To Rev. S.J.P. Anderson From Mary Sibley, May 10, 1853, Mary Easton Sibley
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of Letter to Rev. S.J.P. Anderson from Mary Sibley, May 10, 1853. Mary discusses the early troubles of Lindenwood College
Letter To Adie From Mary Sibley, December 15, 1848, Mary Easton Sibley
Letter To Adie From Mary Sibley, December 15, 1848, Mary Easton Sibley
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of a letter to Adie from Mary Sibley, December 15, 1848. Mary writes to a potential student about coming to Lindenwood, and the importance of educated women. The last name of Adie is unknown.
Letter To Alton Easton From Mary Sibley, December 27, 1847, Mary Easton Sibley
Letter To Alton Easton From Mary Sibley, December 27, 1847, Mary Easton Sibley
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of a letter to Alton Easton from Mary Sibley, December 27, 1847. Alton Easton was Mary's brother. Mary describes her nature to Alton; mentions that the school is temporarily closed due to lack of students.
Letter From Elizabeth Ott To Harriet Clark, October 12, 1847, Elizabeth Ott
Letter From Elizabeth Ott To Harriet Clark, October 12, 1847, Elizabeth Ott
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Letter from Elizabeth Ott to Harriet Clark, October 12, 1847. Ott describes the latest news from Lindenwood College.
Letter To Mary Sibley From Sarah Tuttle, June 25, 1847, Sarah Tuttle
Letter To Mary Sibley From Sarah Tuttle, June 25, 1847, Sarah Tuttle
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from Sarah Tuttle, June 25, 1847. Sarah Tuttle discusses Protestant efforts to open schools, to counter the influence of Roman Catholic schools.
Letter From Jane R. To Laura Tunstall, October 15, 1845, Jane R.
Letter From Jane R. To Laura Tunstall, October 15, 1845, Jane R.
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Letter from Jane R. to Laura Tunstall, October 15, 1845. Jane briefly describes Mary Sibley and Lindenwood. The last name of Jane is unknown.
Letter To Mary Sibley From Miranda Smith, August 28, 1842, Miranda Smith
Letter To Mary Sibley From Miranda Smith, August 28, 1842, Miranda Smith
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from Miranda Smith, August 28, 1842. Miranda discusses the death of her sister.
Letter To Mary Sibley From Miranda A. Smith, July 11, 1842, Miranda A. Smith
Letter To Mary Sibley From Miranda A. Smith, July 11, 1842, Miranda A. Smith
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of Letter to Mary Sibley from Miranda A. Smith, July 11, 1842. In addition to general topics, Miranda discusses the school where she teaches.
Letter To Mary Sibley From Origen Sibley, February 24, 1841, Origen Sibley
Letter To Mary Sibley From Origen Sibley, February 24, 1841, Origen Sibley
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from Origen Sibley, February 24, 1841. Origen was husband, George's, cousin. Origen discusses raising silk worms.
Letter To Mary Sibley From William Potts, May 26, 1840, William S. Potts
Letter To Mary Sibley From William Potts, May 26, 1840, William S. Potts
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from William Potts, May 26, 1840. Potts discusses issues related to the local Presbyterian Church/
Letter To Mary Sibley From Julia Strong, March 20, 1839, Julia Strong
Letter To Mary Sibley From Julia Strong, March 20, 1839, Julia Strong
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from Julia Strong, March 20, 1839. Julia addresses the letter to one other person, believed to be Elizabeth Ott (teacher at Lindenwood, and future sister-in-law to Mary). General topics are discussed, and how Mary in running Lindenwood College.
Excerpt Of A Letter From Julia Strong To Her Aunt, March 20, 1839, Julia Strong
Excerpt Of A Letter From Julia Strong To Her Aunt, March 20, 1839, Julia Strong
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Excerpt of a Letter From Julia Strong to Her Aunt, March 20, 1839. Strong describes Mary Sibley offering to let her and her husband run Lindenwood College.
Excerpt Of Letter From Mary Ann Garrett Stine To Her Grandfather, September 20, 1838, Mary Ann Garrett Stine
Excerpt Of Letter From Mary Ann Garrett Stine To Her Grandfather, September 20, 1838, Mary Ann Garrett Stine
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Transcription Excerpt of Letter from Mary Ann Garrett Stine to Her Grandfather, September 20, 1838. Stine briefly describes Mary Sibley and Lindenwood College.
Excerpt Of Letter From A.B. Potts To Her Sister, May 6, 1838, A. B. Potts
Excerpt Of Letter From A.B. Potts To Her Sister, May 6, 1838, A. B. Potts
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Transcription Excerpt of letter from A.B. Potts to Her Sister, May 6, 1838. Potts describes an expected visit from Mary Sibley, as well as an opinion of her.
Letter To Thomas Lindsay From Mary Sibley, April 23, 1838, Mary Easton Sibley
Letter To Thomas Lindsay From Mary Sibley, April 23, 1838, Mary Easton Sibley
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of Letter to Thomas Lindsay from Mary Sibley, April 23, 1838. Hiram Chamberlain and the St. Charles Presbyterian Church.
Letter From Julia Strong To Her Aunt, February 15, 1838, Julia Strong
Letter From Julia Strong To Her Aunt, February 15, 1838, Julia Strong
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Transcript of Letter from Julia Strong to Her Aunt, February 15, 1838. Julia Strong was one of the first teachers at Lindenwood College.
Excerpts Of A Letter From Mary Ann Garret Stine To Her Cousin, Circa 1838, Mary Ann Garrett Stine
Excerpts Of A Letter From Mary Ann Garret Stine To Her Cousin, Circa 1838, Mary Ann Garrett Stine
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Excerpts of a Letter from Mary Ann Garret Stine to Her Cousin, circa 1838. Stine discusses Mary Sibley and Lindenwood College.
Excerpts Of A Letter From Mary Ann Garrett Stine To Her Father, Circa 1838, Mary Ann Garrett Stine
Excerpts Of A Letter From Mary Ann Garrett Stine To Her Father, Circa 1838, Mary Ann Garrett Stine
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Transcription of Excerpts of a Letter from Mary Ann Garrett Stine to Her Father, circa 1838. Stine describes Mary Easton Sibley and Lindenwood College.
Letter To Mary Sibley From Joseph Easton, October 6, 1837, Joseph George Easton
Letter To Mary Sibley From Joseph Easton, October 6, 1837, Joseph George Easton
Mary Easton Sibley Papers
Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from Joseph Easton, October 6, 1837. Joseph was the brother of Mary. Letter discusses mutual acquaintances and general topics.
Excerpt Of A Letter From Julia Strong To Her Aunt, June 1, 1837, Julia Strong
Excerpt Of A Letter From Julia Strong To Her Aunt, June 1, 1837, Julia Strong
Related Papers from George and Mary Easton Sibley Contemporaries
Transcription of Excerpt of a Letter From Julia Strong to Her Aunt, June 1, 1837. Julia describes Mary Sibley and Lindenwood College.
Letter From George Sibley To Mrs. Hale, May 9, 1837, George Champlin Sibley
Letter From George Sibley To Mrs. Hale, May 9, 1837, George Champlin Sibley
George Champlin Sibley Papers
Letter from George Sibley to Mrs. Hale, May 9, 1837. Sibley discusses the creation and purpose of Lindenwood College.