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06.04: Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory
2013-05-10 23:34:22| Powells Books Events Calendar
In Breaking Chains (Oregon State University Press), R. Gregory Nokes tells the story of the only slavery case adjudicated in Oregon's pre-Civil War courts. Through the lens of this landmark case, Nokes explores the historical context of racism in Oregon and the West, shedding light on a somber part of the state's history. This event is sponsored by the Oregon Historical Society.
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