Black history resource features a profile of the accomplishments of Frederick Douglass and his contributions to the anti-slavery movement.
Features a brief biography of this abolitionist movement leader who was born to a slave mother and a white father he never knew, and who died in 1895.
Listen to a recreation of Frederick Douglass' speech "An Appeal to the British People," originally presented in 1846.
Features three full chapters from the 1883 edition of his memoirs. Read them to learn about this early civil rights leader in his own words.
African-American history tribute honors the accomplished abolitionist. Read a biography and find links to related resources.
Educational resource provides instructors with a guide to Douglass' historical perspective and lesson objectives. Also find recommended reading.
Provides a portrait of this African-American pioneer. Read a short biography and follow links to a variety of related resources.
American Memory presents its collection of the escaped slave and abolitionist's private papers. Also find writings by contemporary activists such as Henry Ward Beecher.
Search or browse thousands of documents about Douglass, including timelines, speeches, reports, manuscripts, maps, and family trees.
Encyclopedia article discusses the life and accomplishments of this former slave who became a leading member of the abolitionist movement.
Resource devoted to the African-American experience in Maryland features photos and a biography of Douglass. Also find a quiz.
Encyclopedic entry takes an introductory look at the life and writings of the African American pioneer. Includes a photo and related links.
PBS series on John Brown and his raid on Harpers Ferry includes a photograph and a detailed biography of Douglass.
Offers study questions and a selected bibliography of books about Frederick Douglass' writings.
Alan Rice from the Central Lancashire University provides an academic overview of the life of writer Frederick Douglass. Includes links to texts.
Library of Congress exhibit features a photograph and a biography of the man who escaped slavery and led the abolition movement.
Educational resource features a profile of the anti-slavery activist and author. Also find excerpts from his writings.
ThinkQuest student project features a look at a postage stamp that carries Douglass' visage and offers a detailed biography and reference list.
Educational resource offers a large collection of links to biographies, essays, lesson plans and electronic texts by and about Douglass.
Scan an entry detailing the life and accomplishments of this African-American who escaped slavery and became a leader of the Abolition movement.