- Additional Authors
- Toussaint, Euphemie, 1815-1829.
- Description
- 2 linear feet (5 boxes).
- 3 microfilm reels.
- Summary
- Collection consists of Toussaint's correspondence and other papers.
- Subjects
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Readers must use positive reading microfilm.
- Additional Formats (note)
- Biography (note)
- Pierre Toussaint (1766-1853?) was born a slave in Haiti (then Saint Domingue) and came to New York City in 1787 with the family of Pierre Berard. After becoming a successful hairdresser, Toussaint supported the Berard family and bought the freedom of many slaves.
- Language (note)
- Materials in French and English.
- Processing Action (note)
- Call Number
- MssCol 3011
- OCLC
- NYPW94-A312
- Author
Toussaint, Pierre, 1766-1853?
- Title
Pierre Toussaint papers, 1793-1853, bulk (1822-1853).
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Access
Readers must use positive reading microfilm.
- Additional Formats
Entire collection available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
- Biography
Pierre Toussaint (1766-1853?) was born a slave in Haiti (then Saint Domingue) and came to New York City in 1787 with the family of Pierre Berard. After becoming a successful hairdresser, Toussaint supported the Berard family and bought the freedom of many slaves. A devout Roman Catholic, Toussaint contributed to Catholic schools and orphanages, was a founding member of the first French Catholic Church in New York City, and helped poor black youths and the victims of yellow fever. In 1951 a petition was begun for his canonization.
- Language
Materials in French and English.
- Finding Aids
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
Toussaint, Euphemie, 1815-1829.
- Research Call Number
MssCol 3011