Speaker or author: Stokes, D. P.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
The speaker stressed that free black citizens should be able to hold more positions as farmers, mechanics, banking clerks and store owners. He believed that with the help of those present at the convention, African Americans in California could achieve success in realizing their own potential in these areas.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 546 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Booth, E. A.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
Speech indicating the goals and determination of African Americans living in Nevada County, California. (Includes MP3 audio file)
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 479 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Barbadoes, Frederick G.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
Speech given as the speaker stepped down as president of the convention. The speaker eloquently and humbly accepted the gratitude of the convention and reminded those members that the struggle towards liberty and freedom continued and required their "eternal vigilance." (Includes MP3 audio file)
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 320 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Sanderson, J. B., d. 1875
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
Brief speech stressing the importance of the convention in coming together to be recognized by the national government as an important part of the state of California. The convention called attention to the issues of racial prejudice and civil rights that were growing in the state.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 253 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Moore, John Jamison, 1818-1893.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
The speaker addressed the issue of suffrage for all African Americans. He expressed his belief that African Americans had earned their civil and equal rights through patriotism, patience, loyalty, and fighting for their country. He asked that they be given only what any American would claim as a U.S. citizen.
Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 1,638 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Hall, R., of California
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
Eloquent speech encouraging the continued efforts of the black citizens of California in the fight for equal rights and freedom (both political and civil).
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 930 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Detter, Thomas, b. ca. 1826
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
The speaker stressed the injustice of a prejudicial court system that refuses the testimony of black citizens in cases involving white citizens.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 432 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Newby, W. H.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
The speaker expressed his fears that since this was the first convention of colored citizens to be held in California, and since this convention was taking place in Sacramento, that they would not be accepted or taken seriously due to the pervasive prejudice in that state.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 248 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Hall, W. H. (William Henry), fl. 1863-1864
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
Although California had entered the Union as a free state, the speaker joined those in the state government in questioning what social and political changes would take place nationally now that the Emancipation Proclamation had been delivered and the war was at an end.
Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 2,632 word document (text and images)