Sojourner (Sacramento, CA)]]> Abolitionists--United States
Antislavery movements--United States
Public art
Public sculpture

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Truth, Sojourner, c. 1797 – November 26, 1883]]> Commemorative sculpture]]> Pedestrian Art, Sacramento]]> here.]]> http://www.sacmetroarts.org/Programs/Public-Art/Public-Art-Collection/Maintenance-Projects/Sojourner]]>
Sojourner Truth (San Diego, CA)]]> Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States
Women's Suffrage
Public art
Public sculpture]]>
Truth, Sojourner, c. 1797 – November 26, 1883]]> Commemorative sculpture]]> Trip Advisor]]> here.]]>
“Sojourner Truth (1797-1883)

Suffragist and Abolitionist

"I feel safe in the midst of my enemies, for the truth is powerful and will prevail.”

Sculpted by Manuelita Brown"]]>
This Week@ UC San Diego. Accessed Nov. 4th, 2019: https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/feature/marshall_college_unveils_new_sojourner_truth_statue]]>
Sojourner Truth Monument (Battle Creek, MI)]]> Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States
Women's Suffrage
Michigan--History 
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Truth, Sojourner, c. 1797 – November 26, 1883]]> Commemorative sculpture]]> Michigan History]]>
"This monument was dedicated by the people of Battle Creek, Michigan, on September 25, 1999. To preserve the image and honor of the legacy of Sojourner Truth (1797-1883), who lived in this area for the last 27 years of her life. Although she could neither read nor write, this charismatic ex-slave was empowered by a deep religious faith to carry her message of social reform and individual right across the country. Using humor, wit and song in her oratory, Sojourner Truth transformed national attitudes and institutions. The community inspired the vision of Truth which is embodied in this sculpture by internationally renowned artist Tina Allen. It is for each of us who stand here to carry on the work of Truth."

The plaque to the figure’s right reads:

“… And Truth shall be my abiding name.”

A plaque directly behind the figure bares Sojourner Truth’s signature and is inscribed:

“Because it was illegal to reach slaves, Sojourner Truth never learned to read or write. This is the only known example of her signature, which she wrote in an autograph book owned by Hattie Johnson, a local high school student, on April 23, 1880. (from the Archies of the Historical Society fo Battle Creek)”

A plaque to the figures left reads:

“Lord, I have done my duty and I have told the Truth and kept nothing back.”

A final bonze plaque from at the memorial reads:

"Sojourner Truth was born as the slave Isabella in New York State about 1797. As a child she spoke only low Dutch and, like most slaves, she never learned to read or write. While she was in bondage, she married Thomas, a fellow slave, and had five children. She was sold to four new owners before walking away to freedom in 1826. Isabella then settled in New York City until 1843, when she changed her name to Sojourner Truth. Relying on her deep religious faith, she was determined to travel the land as an itinerant preacher, speaking the truth and fighting against injustice. She became a prominent figure in several national social reform movements, working for the abolition of slavery, women’s rights, temperance, prison reform, and the rights of former slaves. Sojourner first came to Battle Creek in 1856 to speak to the Quaker Friends of Human Progress. She moved to the area a year later and lived here for the last twenty-six years of her life. She died on November 26, 1883, and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Sojourner Truth was perhaps the most famous African American woman in 19th century America. For over forty years she was a passionate advocate for the dispossessed, using her quick wit and fearless tongue to fight for human rights. May her legacy live on."]]>
Waymark. Accessed Nov. 4th, 2019: https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1G0G_Sojourner_Truth_Statue_Battle_Creek_MI]]>
Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue (Florence, MA)]]> Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States
Women's Suffrage
Massachusetts--History
Public art
Public sculpture]]>
Truth, Sojourner, c. 1797 – November 26, 1883]]> Commemorative sculpture]]> 1958-]]> Sojourner Truth Memorial Committee]]> here.]]> Sojourner Truth’s signature]]> https://sojournertruthmemorial.org/about-us/memorial-statue/]]>
Let's Have Tea (Rochester, NY)]]> Statues of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass
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Subject (Topic):
Abolitionists--United States
Anti-slavery movements--United States
Public art
Public sculpture
New York--History
Northeastern United States
Women's suffrage

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Subject (Name):
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1806

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Subject (Object Type):
Commemorative sculpture

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Bronze plaque:
Artist: Pepsy M. Kettavong
Title: "Let's Have Tea" Statues of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass
Date: 1998-2002

"Let's Have Tea"
A project of Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Association Inc., was made possible through the generous support of the following donors and supporters:

Citibank, Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester Inc., Housing Opportunities Inc., Carmelia & John Matrachisia, Emma M. Whitis, Data Vault Storage Services Inc., The People of Jasco, Gleason Foundation, Linda Steinberg, Wm B. Morse Lumber Co., William B. Morse, 3rd, Barbara & Dan Hoffman, Lisa H. Hoffman, Susan A. Hoffman, Helen Hoffman, Mary & Mark Hoffman, Mary & Richard Charles, Joan & Don Glinski, Pat Hoffman, Sue Gaffney, James Piotrowski & Sarah Jones, Diane Montano, Marilyn & Mike Spang, Kathy & Ernie Weber, Nancy P. Merritt, Landmark Society of Western New York, Robert & Joan Daly, Fleda Emma Gibbs, Ann Daniels, Diana D. Miller, Luther & Iris Miller, C. Bonnie Nowark, Jean Cammer, Dr. Stephen & Susan Levinson, Karen Jacob, Sally A. Steinwachs, Edwin G. Saphar, Jr., The Thomas F. & Elisabeth W. Judson Foundation, Tobin & Associate Inc., Pg&e Bill Rubley, Louis S. & Molly B. Wolk Foundation, Clayton H. & Dorelis A Osborne, Lorraine Cappellino, Marion J. Hawks, Queen Investment Club, Alfred L. & Jean A. Pardi, Helen Q. Williams, Dr. David A Anderson-Sankofa, Joseph & Joan Yanni, Louise Woerner & Don H. Kollmorgen,Oisavanh Kettavong, Hannelore & Robert Heyer, C. Eugene & Geraldine A. Mosholder, E. Ann & James E. Scott, Barbara D. Blaisdell, Anthony & Lenora Colaruotolo, William Jr., & Patricia Marshall, Oliver Benjamin Hemmerie, Steel Works Inc., Alison Passeck-Cain & Ed Cain, Michael D. Nazar & Catherine M. Callery, The VandenBrul Foundation, Helen H. Kirker, James E. & Marianne T. Koller,City of Rochester Parks, Recreation & Human Services, Susan B. Anthony House, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, Lou Phommahaxay, Jason Dobbs, Sector 3 NBN Planning Committee]]>
Torre, Jose. "'Let’s Have Tea' Statue: Susan B. Anthony Square on Madison Street." The Douglass Tour. Accessed October 31, 2019, http://www.douglasstour.com/tour/susan-b-anthony-square/.

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"Susan B. Anthony Square Park." Historic Rochester, City of Rochester, NY. Accessed May 23, 2020, https://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589936553.

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