Can't get there from here : the transition from slavery to freedom at Hickory Hill, 1850-1880

Michel, Gregg Laurence

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Author

Michel, Gregg Laurence, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia

Advisors

Ayers, Edward , Department of History , University of Virginia

Abstract

The paper focuses on Hickory Hill, a wheat plantation in Virginia, and how the plantation copes with the transition from slavery to freedom. The significance of wheat in the Virginian economy made southern plantations remain as a critical part of the economy after the Civil War.

Degree

MA (Master of Arts)

Keywords

Hickory Hill (Hanover County, Va.); Plantation life -- Virginia -- Hanover County -- History -- 19th century; Hanover County (Va.) -- Race relations; Virginia -- Race relations

Notes

Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.

Language

English

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Issued Date

1989-08-01

Persistent Link

https://doi.org/10.18130/V37P8D

Suggested Citation

Michel, Gregg Laurence. Can't get there from here : the transition from slavery to freedom at Hickory Hill, 1850-1880. University of Virginia, Corcoran Department of History, MA (Master of Arts), 1989-08-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/V37P8D.

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