Tag: Author: VanJessica Gladney
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Penn began operating as an academy or secondary school in 1751 and obtained its collegiate charter in 1755. 1750 appears… Continue Reading →
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The Quadrangle Dormitory nicknamed “The Quad”, consists of 3 Residential Houses: Riepe, Ware, and Fisher Hassenfeld. This was the first… Continue Reading →
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George Whitefield (pronounced Wit-feeld) is one of the founders of Methodism and a major figure in the transatlantic religious revivals… Continue Reading →
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Robert Smith renovated the first school building in 1751 and continued to work for the University of Pennsylvania as the… Continue Reading →
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Isaac Norris and his sister, Elizabeth, inherited slaves from both of their parents. His father, Isaac Norris, Sr. had freed… Continue Reading →
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John Inglis was a founder, trustee, and held numerous positions in public office including city councilman and deputy collector for… Continue Reading →
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Benjamin Franklin was a slave owner, however, his ownership was not the only way he benefited from the institution. He… Continue Reading →
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William Smith was the first Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. William Smith was arrested with his friend, William Moore,… Continue Reading →
VanJessica Gladney has worked with the Penn & Slavery Project since its first semester. More about this author →
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