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June 21, 2024

6/21/2024 | 28m 45s

The story of Lafayette Mason. Interview with Author Amy Godine.

This week we delve into the little-known story of Lafayette Mason, one of the recipients given land in the Adirondack Frontier by abolitionist Gerrit Smith. We also sit down with author and scholar Amy Godine to talk about her new book on Gerrit Smith’s land giveaway.

06/21/2024

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June 21, 2024

6/21/2024 | 28m 45s

This week we delve into the little-known story of Lafayette Mason, one of the recipients given land in the Adirondack Frontier by abolitionist Gerrit Smith. We also sit down with author and scholar Amy Godine to talk about her new book on Gerrit Smith’s land giveaway.

06/21/2024

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