Nell House, African American Abolitionist, Boston

William Cooper Nell (1816-1874) was an ardent abolitionist and activist for civil rights for blacks. He campaigned vigorously and successfully for desegregation of the Boston school system, was the first black to be appointed to a Federal job, and wrote and published the first history of black Americans written by a black. Nell resided here from 1851-1856. 3 Smith Court, Boston

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