Title:
E.L. Sebring

Description:
Photographic reproduction of a tintype depicting Edward L. Sebring (1839?-1905), who worked with Jason Bull to aid fugitive slaves escaping to freedom in Canada from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, to the next safe station. The image was collected by Ohio State University professor Wilbur H. Siebert (1866-1961). Siebert began researching the Underground Railroad in the 1890s as a way to interest his students in history.

Creator:
Unknown

Creation Date:
ca. 1885-1920

Place:
Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)

Media Type:
Collodion, Glossy ; Mounted on Board

Collection Number:
MSS 116 AV

Collection Title:
Wilbur H. Siebert

Subject:
Columbus (Ohio)
Franklin County (Ohio)
Abolitionists -- Ohio
Underground Railroad -- Ohio

Image Number:
AL03123

Copyright:
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