Harriet Tubman: A Resource Guide: Introduction
A runaway slave from Maryland, Harriet Tubman became known as the "Moses of her people." This guide provides access to digital materials related to Tubman at the Library of Congress, as well as links to external websites and a selected print bibliography.
Web Page
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland who at great personal risk, led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
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Photo, Print, Drawing
Harriet Tubman
1 photographic print. | Sculpture of head, left profile.
Escape, possibly Harriet Tubman
1 drawing : ink and watercolor ; 29.4 x 30.5 cm (sheet) | Drawing shows an African American woman, possibly intended to be Harriet Tubman, escaping by swimming across a river.
Contributor:
Bryson, Bernarda
Date:1934
Photo, Print, Drawing
[Portrait of Harriet Tubman]
1 photograph : matte collodion print ; sheet 13.7 x 8.7 cm. | Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Harriet Tubman (1820?-1913) looking directly at the camera with folded hands resting on back of an upholstered chair.
Contributor:
Lindsley, Harvey
Date:1895
Photo, Print, Drawing
[Portrait of Harriet Tubman]
1 photograph : albumen print on card mount ; mount 10 x 6 cm (carte de visite format) | Photograph shows Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) at midlife. She is seated, turned toward the left. One hand rests on the back of a wooden chair, another rests in her lap.
Contributor:
Powelson, Benjamin F.
Date:1868
Blog
Who Was Harriet Tubman?
Ask a Librarian Digital Collections Library Catalogs The Library of Congress > Blogs > Teachers > Who Was Harriet Tubman? Search All Formats Audio Recordings Books Films, Videos Legislation Manuscripts/Mixed Materials Maps Notated Music Newspapers
Harriet Tubman escape, disguised as a man
1 drawing : ink and watercolor ; 31 x 30.5 cm (sheet) | Drawing shows Harriet Tubman dressed as a man walking with an African American man.
Contributor:
Bryson, Bernarda
Date:1934
Photo, Print, Drawing
Harriet Tubman, called "Moses" 1934-35
1 drawing : ink and watercolor over pencil ; sheet 30 x 29 cm. | Drawing shows Harriet Tubman, kneeling, looking up, with arms raised.
Contributor:
Bryson, Bernarda
Date:1934
Photo, Print, Drawing
Harriet Tubman escape, disguised as a man
1 drawing : ink and watercolor ; sheet 29.4 x 29.4 cm. | Drawing shows Harriet Tubman dressed as a man walking with an African American man.
Contributor:
Bryson, Bernarda
Date:1934
Research Guide
Introduction - Harriet Tubman: Topics in Chronicling America
Harriet Tubman is an African American abolitionist remembered for her contributions to the Underground Railroad. This guide provides access to materials related to “Harriet Tubman” in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Blog
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Ask a Librarian Digital Collections Library Catalogs The Library of Congress > Blogs > Serials > Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Search All Formats Audio Recordings Books Films, Videos Legislation Manuscripts/Mixed Materials Maps
Date:2020-06-16
Research Guide
Print Bibliography - Harriet Tubman: A Resource Guide
A runaway slave from Maryland, Harriet Tubman became known as the "Moses of her people." This guide provides access to digital materials related to Tubman at the Library of Congress, as well as links to external websites and a selected print bibliography.
Research Guide
External Websites - Harriet Tubman: A Resource Guide
A runaway slave from Maryland, Harriet Tubman became known as the "Moses of her people." This guide provides access to digital materials related to Tubman at the Library of Congress, as well as links to external websites and a selected print bibliography.
Research Guide
Digital Resources - Harriet Tubman: A Resource Guide
A runaway slave from Maryland, Harriet Tubman became known as the "Moses of her people." This guide provides access to digital materials related to Tubman at the Library of Congress, as well as links to external websites and a selected print bibliography.
Film, Video
The Many Faces of Harriet Tubman
Author Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrator James E. Ransome discuss the children's book "Before She Was Harriet" to an audience of primarily students from Harriet Tubman Elementary School in Washington, D.C. The program also included remarks by Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Ernestine (Tina) Martin Wyatt, a descendant of the famous abolitionist.
Contributor:
Van Hollen, Chris - Ransome, James - Wyatt, Tina - Cline-Ransome, Lesa
110 HR 6693 IH: Harriet Tubman National Historical
Introduced in House. To establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, and for other purposes.
Contributor:
Arcuri, Michael A. - House of Representatives - 110th Congress
Date:2008-08-08
Legislation
113 S247 IS: Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act
Introduced in Senate. To establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, and for other purposes.
Contributor:
Senate - 113th Congress - Cardin, Benjamin L.
Date:2014-07-14
Legislation
113 HR 664 IH: Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act
Introduced in House. To establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, and for other purposes.
Contributor:
House of Representatives - 113th Congress - Maffei, Daniel