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Charleston Unveils Historical Marker at the Site of Firm That Held the Largest Known U.S. Slave Trade

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Title
Charleston Unveils Historical Marker at the Site of Firm That Held the Largest Known U.S. Slave Trade
Abstract
As a graduate student at the College of Charleston, Lauren Davila found an ad for the auction of 600 enslaved people. A ProPublica story last year revealed her discovery and unearthed the identity of the family responsible for the sale.
Publication
ProPublica
Date
2024-10-17
Language
English
Accessed
17/10/2024, 21:19
Rights
Colonialism
Extra
Americas
Citation
Hawes, J. B. (2024, October 17). Charleston Unveils Historical Marker at the Site of Firm That Held the Largest Known U.S. Slave Trade. ProPublica. https://www.propublica.org/article/charleston-slave-auction-historical-marker