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The Vigilant Association of Philadelphia was an abolitionist organization founded in August 1837 in Philadelphia to "create a fund to aid colored persons in distress". The initial impetus came from Robert Purvis, who had served on a previous ''Committee of Twelve'' in 1834, and his father-in-law, businessman James Forten.
Its executive was the Vigilant Committee of Philadelphia and its first president was a black dentist, James McCrummell. Other abolitionists who helped included
Historical records of Philadelphia Vigilant Association
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The Vigilant Association of Philadelphia was an abolitionist organization founded in August 1837 in Philadelphia to "create a fund to aid colored persons in distress". The initial impetus came from Robert Purvis, who had served on a previous ''Committee of Twelve'' in 1834, and his father-in-law, businessman James Forten.
Its executive was the Vigilant Committee of Philadelphia and its first president was a black dentist, James McCrummell. Other abolitionists who helped included John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet ...
, who helped form the committee and promoted the association in his newspaper '' Pennsylvania Freeman''.
In June 1842, future writer Harriet Jacobs was among the fugitive slaves who were aided by the Association.Jean Fagan Yellin: ''Harriet Jacobs. A Life.'' New York 2004, p. 66.
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Historical records of Philadelphia Vigilant Association
held at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania African-American history in Philadelphia American abolitionist organizations Organizations based in Philadelphia Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania 19th century in Philadelphia {{Philadelphia-stub