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Within Chapter twenty-one we read:

Isabella Van Wagener had in the opinion of this writer an overall talent for observation; she
was as we may say today a people watcher. The ability to recall her memories has resulted in
information which cannot be denied, as she continually provides her first-hand recollections of
events. Indeed many of her memories and interviews have been given to clarify what she
considered to be miss information by other interested persons as famously penned by Mr. Stone
in 1835 within the book entitled The Progress of Fanaticism. Later on in her life, she re-named
herself ‘Sojournertruth' which is a beautiful example of her intentions to speak the truth in all
things as far as she is able. The name of Sojournertruth is what may be called a progressive
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name as it has developed over time. When Isabella Van Wagener left New York City on the 1
June 1843, she informed Mrs. Whiting who had been her employer and landlady that she was
changing her name to "SOJOURNER." Mrs. Whiting then enquired 'What are you going east
for?' To which Isabella responded by saying: 'The Spirit calls me there, and I must go.'
(Ref: S)
Isabella as dictated by herself within The Narrative of Sojourner Truth (ca.1797-1883) which
was then edited by Olive Gilbert; with the Appendix by Theodore D. Weld. Boston: (Ref: S)
makes her position clear when she informs us that her new self-given name was to be
"SOJOURNER."
In time and between the years of 1843 and 1850 the evidence, both direct and indirect, confirms
the evolution of Isabella's name from "SOJOURNER" into "SOJOURNER TRUTH."
The name of "Sojourner Truth" was penned by Mr. Oliver Gilbert in 1850. When Gilbert wrote
this name, he placed a space between the "SOJOURNER" and the "TRUTH." In time the name
once again evolved and the accepted name for Isabella is now established within the hearts and
minds of humanity as ‘SOJOURNERTRUTH.' The name of ‘SOJOURNERTRUTH' is
recognized worldwide as a symbol of justice and freedom for all, regardless of nationality,
gender, or religion!

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