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    Lavery Library Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass, one of the true giants of nineteenth century American history, spent 25 years of his life (1847-1872) here in Rochester, New York. This was his base as he published The North Star, Frederick Douglass' Paper, and Douglass' Monthly.

Lavery Library is very fortunate to have original copies of 147 of these enormously influential newspapers. Please contact Diane Lucas (585-385-7340; dlucas@sjfc.edu) in the Library for more information. Use of these materials is by prior appointment only. Click here for our duplication fees and policies.

The following items are in our collection of Douglass papers:

The North Star 8 issues
Frederick Douglass Paper 111 issues
Douglass Monthly 7 issues
New National Era 21 issues
Frederick Douglass

Click here to link to the listing of Douglass-published newspaper volumes, dates, condition, and lead stories.