This category lists pages and sites about the life of abolitionist and early women's rights activist Isabella Van Wagenen (1797-1883), who took the name Sojourner Truth. Truth was born into slavery, but liberated in 1828 when New York abolished slavery. She then traveled the United States preaching her message of freedom.
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Memoirs of an ex-slave in the United States during the 19th century. Page gives account of her early years, living conditions, loss of family, relationship with masters, and comfort from religion.
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Truth's autobiography, as dictated to Olive Gilbert. From A Celebration of Women Writers.
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A brief look at some of the lesser-known details of Truth's life.
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Short biography and portrait from the National Women's Hall of Fame.
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Memoirs of an ex-slave in the United States during the 19th century. Page gives account of her early years, living conditions, loss of family, relationship with masters, and comfort from religion.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
A brief look at some of the lesser-known details of Truth's life.
[ Kids/Teens ]
Short biography and portrait from the National Women's Hall of Fame.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Truth's autobiography, as dictated to Olive Gilbert. From A Celebration of Women Writers.
