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Antonio, 1797 Colonel Dennis v. James Fox, 1822 Actions Involving Illegal Enslavement David Davis v. Elijah Clark, 1787 George Stiles v. Daniel Richardson, 1797-99 Marshall Green and Susan, 1826 Two persons from Maryland, 1830 Cases in which Slaves were Awarded Freedom Robinson's narrative concerning Robert, 1788 In Re: Rudy Boice, 1794 Forquiau v. Marcie and Children, 1805 Commonwealth v. Lambert Smyth Cases before Michael Rappele, 1816 "Ann Clark's case," 1818 Habeas Corpus Actions Lett, Philadelphia 1785 Thirteen Blacks Freed…1785 Negro Bob, Philadelphia, 1785 Thomas Cullen v. Susanna, 1785 Negro Nancy, Philadelphia, 1786 Negro Darby v. Armitage, 1787 D. Boadley, Philadelphia, 1787 Commonwealth v. John Stokes, 1787 (Jethro & Dinah) Lydia, Philadelphia. 1789 PA v. Blackmore, 1790 Phoebe, Philadelphia. 1791 Betty v. Horsfeld, 1792 Irvine Republica v. 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Where will this Happen? Why Study Independence Hall? Sponsoring Organizations Search form Search Limit to Website Collections HSP Journals Make History Yours! At HSP, you can connect directly with the past! Learn about your ancestors and explore the history of our communities. Check out our programs and publications and join us in exploring the American experience. HSP’s collections contain materials from hundreds of years ago through present day, documenting the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people, fulfilling our mission to make history relevant and exhilarating for all. Previous Pause Next Accepting Applications for Two Summer Teacher Institutes! HSP offers secondary teachers nationwide two opportunities to enhance their teaching of immigration at Becoming U.S. teacher institutes this summer! HSP's Response to Inquirer Article on Deaccessions Click to view HSP's response to the February 15, 2020 Philadelphia Inquirer article on deaccessions. Neighbors/Vecinos Website Goes Live! Check out this brand new resource that documents 200 years of Puerto Rican Heritage in Philadelphia! Start Your Family History Get hands-on experience in family history research with guidance from experienced professionals in the heart of historic Philadelphia. Friends of HSP Gifts from our supporters and Friends help us keep history alive. Become a Friend of HSP today! Scholars Genealogists & Community Historians Teachers Historical and Heritage Organizations Featured HSP's Response to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Article on Deaccessions Please click to view HSP's response to the February 15, 2020 Inquirer article on deaccessions . Neighbors/Vecinos Website Goes Live HSP and Taller Puertorriqueño are proud to announce the launch of the website “Neighbors/Vecinos.” The website documents 200 years of Puerto Rican heritage in Philadelphia and is the end product of a project to explore how communities can create cultural programs of meaning for their members Strikes, Strife, and Assimilation: 100 Years of Philadelphia’s Labor History A new document display features books, photographs, and manuscripts documenting the complex history of Philadelphia’s labor movement. 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