John Keep papers, 1781-1929 (bulk 1839-1847).

Open to research.

Correspondence, speeches concerning slavery by Keep and Owen Lovejoy, autobiography, notes, record book, newspaper clippings, a Bible containing Keep family genealogical information, and brass plate portrait of Keep. Subjects include William Dawes, the purchase of the Cleveland American, and publication of a Liberty Party paper in Cleveland, Ohio. Correspondents include Levi Burnell, William Lloyd Garrison, and John Hiram Osborn.

In part, positive photocopy and typewritten transcripts. [S.l.].

Clergyman and abolitionist.

Collection material in English.

Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms010204