Ellen M. Shea
emskpc.bsky.social
Ellen M. Shea
@emskpc.bsky.social
Libraries; Archives; History of women, gender, sexuality in the United States.
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For comparison: The 2017 Women’s March coverage.
April 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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5. Jane (1718-1741), daughter of Rose, Cambridge, MA

Jane was enslaved by the Harvard Steward, as were her mother, 3 younger siblings, and other adults. They did the daily work of feeding Harvard students and caring for dorms and grounds.

Jane, age 22, is buried across from Harvard's main gate.
February 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM