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Is Knox Actually Abolitionist?: Questioning the Validity of Knox’s Anti-Slavery Legacy Through Knox Publications
An investigation into Knox's abolitionist legacy using Knox publications. How much did Knox do for abolition? Did Knox promote abolition among the students? Where did Knox get the reputation as an abolitionist college? Are all questions answered in Is Knox Actually Abolitionist?: Questioning the Validity of Knox's Anti-Slavery Legacy. Content warning for racist images.
Written by Allie Konopelski
The Influence of Anti-Slavery Pamphlets During The Abolitionist Movement
A deep dive into anti-slavery pamphlets such as The American Anti-Slavery Almanac for 1840, The American Anti-Slavery Almanac for 1841, The Liberty Almanac for 1847, and The Abolitionist. The analysis of these pamphlets connects the abolitionist movement with religious motivations, white savior efforts, and the unsafe climate of Illinois at the time that Knox and Galesburg were founded. Written by Isabel Oliver.
The Success of a Failed Institution: The Differences Between Knox College and Oneida Institute
A comparison between the two abolitionist colleges founded by George Washington. The similarities and differences between how Knox College and Oneida Institute were planned, structured, and ran, and how they ended up.
Written by Xander Robins