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Roundup

3-7-10

Graham Hodges and Eric Foner: New York City Underground Railroad [video 57 minutes and 27 seconds]

David Ruggles was a 19th century abolitionist who helped fugitive slaves in the Underground Railroad of New York City. The New York Historical Society presented a program about the conductor.

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