Title: Anglo-African - November 11, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African (1863 - 1865)
Brief note announcing a celebration to honor African Americans who fought in the Civil War.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Colored American - March 25, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Brief commentary on the part the Church is playing in the continuation of slavery. Through sermons and implied approval of the system, the Church has had a powerful influence on the social acceptance of slavery.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - October 24, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer shares with his readers a brief eulogy for four men of note who recently died.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - april 14, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer calls for an "utter overthrow of 'Slave Power'" during this time of social crisis. He comments on the formation of a "League of Freedom" and the timeliness of such an effort. He calls for action; and ends his commentary with, "Then let all the foes of Oppression unite, and, in solid phalanx, march to the battlefield, and whip the enemy."
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
Title: Pacific Appeal - February 14, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
Although the Emancipation Proclamation is in effect, and speeches are being made regarding the meaning of freedom in this country, true freedom will not be realized until the Civil War is ended and peace is restored.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Pacific Appeal - May 30, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1863 - 188?)
The writer comments briefly on the inclusion of African American soldiers in the Union army.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Provincial Freeman - November 3, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor comments on the recent demise of the Herald of Freedom newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Weekly Advocate - February 18, 1837
Speaker or author: Bell, Philip A.
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The editor responds to a letter of praise from William S. Jennings. Mr. Jennings complimented the newspaper and its work towards providing information and knowledge to African Americans. He also contributed to these efforts by finding new subscribers for the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page