Online Archive of Lawsuits by Slaves Offers Glimpse of the Past

Hundreds of lawsuits filed by freedom-seeking slaves are now available in an online archive that offers a glimpse at what some believe is the genesis of America's civil rights movement. Students from Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri at St. Louis and Washington University are working under the direction of the Missouri State Archives to manage the records.

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