Samson Adams Papers, 1767-1794
Collection Overview
The Samson Adams papers are the estate and business documents of Adams, a free African American man living and working in Trenton, New Jersey, in the late 18th century. Adams worked as a carpenter and laborer, and produced and traded in a variety of items, including soap, milk, corn, and construction materials.
The Samson Adams papers are part of the William L. Clements Library's Ewing Family Papers. They have been catalogued, described, and digitized separately because of their historical importance and completeness.
Digitized Collection Contents
Access to Original Materials
This collection is comprised of digital surrogates of original materials held by the William L. Clements Library. To access the original items, please consult the collection's finding aid (linked from the menu above) and see the Clements Library website to plan your visit.
Copyright Notice
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