Emmons, William R. and American Colonization Society. Collection, 1817-1983 (bulk 1817-1824). 13 items. Location: MISC:E. Author of Establishing African Homelands for Black Americans (1992). Collection pertains to the establishment of a homeland for free African Americans in what is now Liberia in the early 19th century. Papers (all photocopies) include letters by the Portuguese ambassador to the U.S., Jose? Correia da Serra (1817-1820, in Portuguese) discussing the growing interest in the movement, the motivation behind it and the possible benefits to Portugal and Brazil. Papers include a constitution for the new settlement (June 26, 1820) and an agreement with the chiefs of Cape Mesurado, Africa for land that is now Liberia (December 1821). Also included is correspondence with Emmons concerning the Portuguese archives (1977) and the life of Correia (May 23, 1983). Mss. 3812.