Scholarship on the Topic of Slavery and Emory
Slavery and the University: Histories and Legacies explores how institutions like Emory University have begun to recognize and reconsider their roles in slavery and the use of enslaved labor, including three chapters related to the Oxford College campus.
The Accidental Slaveowner is the first full-length book to examine the story of Bishop Andrew and Catherine Boyd in detail. The author began his research during his time as a faculty member at Oxford College.
Rhetoric, Public Memory, and Campus History explores the rhetoric of campus histories and includes a chapter related to the Oxford College campus.
Additional Resources on Emory University History
Emory University and Slavery Guide
Emory’s Special Collections, including the Oxford College Library Archives and Special Collections, Pitts Theology Library, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library Historical Collections, Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library Historical Collections, and the Hugh F. MacMillan Law Library have identified archival collections and secondary source materials that document and contextualize the University’s involvement with slavery. This resource guide is a starting point and will be expanded as more materials are identified.
Emory University History Guide:
This guide includes descriptions of resources from Emory University Archives, as well as manuscript collections related to the history of Emory University.
This guide provides biographical information and sources for further research into Emory-affiliated figures.
Mvskoke (Creek) Language & Ecology:
This guide includes resources for Muskogee Language and ecology in Georgia.
Native American and Indigenous Studies:
This guide gathers together a variety of resources for Native American and Indigenous Studies available at Emory Libraries.
Emory University’s Twin Memorials project seeks to honor the substantial contributions of the enslaved individuals and their descendants who helped to build, maintain, and grow Emory.
Created as part of HIST488RW/AMST488RW: Reparatory History at Emory in Spring 2023. The digital walking tour of both Emory Campuses investigates the university’s legacy of slavery and dispossession and seeks to recognize the presence and contributions of Black and Indigenous Peoples throughout Emory History.
Contact Us
For questions about this exhibit or materials on display, contact the Oxford College Library:
Call Us: (770) 784-8380
Email Us: ox-librarystaff@listserv.cc.emory.edu
Credits
Original Exhibit Credits
The Work Is Never Finished, which ran from October 2021-December 2022 at Oxford College Library, was made possible by the teamwork of many individuals throughout the Emory Libraries. Thank you to the following individuals:
Curated by the Oxford College Library Archives & Special Collections Team: Kerry Bowden, Stephanie Darden, Vanessa Garofalo, Kitty McNeill, and Ellen Neufeld
Exhibit Design: Kathy Dixson & John Klingler, Emory Libraries
Instructional Design: Paige Crowl, Vanessa Garofalo, and Anne Le-Huu Pineault
Technology Support: Ben Brown
Special Thanks: John Bence, Judy Greer, Nina Rao, and Ann Slaughter
Digital Exhibit Credits
The Digital Exhibit was Created by: Alexandrea Kord, Kerry Bowden, Stephanie Darden, and Jacob Lackner
Additional Support: Ellen Neufeld, Ben Brown, Christian N. Hill, Chase Lovellette, and Caroline Corbett
Additional thanks to the entire staff of Oxford College Library!