John Todd and the Underground Railroad : biography of an Iowa abolitionist / James Patrick Morgans.

Author/creator Morgans, James Patrick
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2006.
Descriptionvii, 216 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Todd, John, 1818-1894.
Abolitionists--Iowa. --Tabor. --Biography.
Clergy--Iowa. --Tabor. --Biography.
Underground Railroad--Iowa. --Tabor.
Antislavery movements--Iowa. --Tabor. --History.
Tabor (Iowa)--Biography.
Tabor (Iowa)--Race relations. --History. --20th century.

Abstract "Details the life of Reverend John Todd and presents the story of the Underground Railroad station in Tabor. Todd provided spiritual guidance for the residents who joined the abolitionist movement. Todd's service in the Union Army, jubilation with Federal victory, and postwar construction of the Tabor Literary Institute, are also discussed. An appendix contains various letters and documents"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 203-211) and index.
LCCN 2006026546
ISBN0786427833 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780786427833

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks F629.T334 M67 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold