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Dunbar, Erica Armstrong Levy, Janey McClafferty, Carla Killough Shepard, Ray AnthonyMcClafferty, Carla Killough
Summary: Draws on primary source documents and photographs of historical artifacts to examine the lives of men and women enslaved by the Washington family, and includes information on the present-day archeological survey of Mount Vernon's Slave Cemetery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.3 MCCShepard, Ray Anthony
Summary: "An elegant, unforgiving poem narrating Ona Judge's self-emancipation from George Washington's household"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 JUDDunbar, Erica Armstrong
Summary: "A National Book Award Finalist for Non-Fiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington's runaway slave, who risked everything for freedom. Now in a Young Readers Edition"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2019
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Summary: Mount Vernon, George Washingtons residence, holds a special place in US history and in the hearts of many Americans. But its history of slavery has remained largely hidden until recently. Thats because its difficult to accept the contradiction of a Founding Father who fought for liberty, but engaged in the practice of slavery. This thought-provoking volume uses the discoveries of archaeologists...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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Summary: "The story of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington's runaway slave who risked everything to escape the nation's capital and reach freedom"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2017
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 JUDGE, ONA DUNDunbar, Erica Armstrong
Summary: "A revelatory account of the actions taken by the first president to retain his slaves in spite of Northern laws profiles one of the slaves, Ona Judge, describing the intense manhunt that ensued when she ran away,"--NoveList.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 37 Ink/Atria 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 JUDGE, ONA DUNSummary: The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Great DVD 759 World 2010Summary: They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2000