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William Still (1821–1902), the famed abolitionist known as the "Angel of Philadelphia," worked tirelessly from his Philadelphia home coordinating transportation, passing information, and raising funds to assist enslaved people in escaping. He coordinated efforts between the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, consisting primarily of white Quakers, and its Black-led Vigilance Committee, of which Still was the chairman. As part of his work, Still interviewed ne...Log In or Sign Up to Read More