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Title: Colored American - August 12, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his belief that by paying African Americans half the amount that a white worker is paid, those who provide these jobs in an effort to help are doing more harm than good. The writer urges employers to provide equal pay for equal work regardless of race.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - August 12, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
In an effort to help, the friends of free African Americans are pushing them through an inadequate education and sending them into a prejudiced society unprepared for the challenges that await them there. By assuming that African Americans are not capable of more than this, those who are acting on their behalf, are doing more harm than good, even though their intentions are well meaning.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - December 25, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer shares the story of a young girl's flight from slavery to freedom.
Description of file(s): Three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Colored American - July 7, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses to the community that all African Americans want from them is to be treated equally, to be able to educate their children, and to be afforded the rights and privileges enjoyed by all American citizens.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - May 6, 1837
Speaker or author: Cornish, Samuel E. (Samuel Eli), 1795?-1858
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer offers a humble request for aid and financial support from friends among the people in Pennsylvania.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - November 10, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The Vigilance Committee makes a plea to the readers of the Colored American for their help in collecting money to pay legal fees so that they can continue their work.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - November 17, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor asks his readers for donations to help pay legal feels incurred by the New York Vigilance Committee in a libel suit. If substantial funds are not raised by December, the printer's property will be confiscated.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - June 30, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer tells his readers of old friends who have relocated to other states.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - June 23, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer shares with his readers a recent decision made by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. The judge decided that the Fugitive Slave Law was unconstitutional since it deprived a person of his liberty without "due process of the law."
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Impartial Citizen - October 26, 1850
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer details some of the provisions of the Fugitive Slave Law. He emphasizes the injustice and potential societal disaster this law can bring about.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - February 17, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor tells his readers that the newspaper agent living in Niles, Michigan has been collecting for the newspaper and not forwarding any subscriptions. He is no longer employed by the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - November, 1857
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
[Copyright Permission granted August 2007.] The writer provides current news of insurrection activities in the southern states. While slaves are escaping in droves and heading to Canada, the tension and violent atmosphere is offering fertile ground for rumors of civil war. She also provides an update on the current political standing in the U.S.
Description of file(s): seven scanned, handwritten pages
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 16, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor emphasizes that even though the newspaper supports Col. John Prince in his political endeavors, it is not advocating one particular political party over another.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 16, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor bids farewell to another year of publication, and asks his readers to please send in their subscriptions so that the newspaper may continue next year.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 17, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer briefly announces the status of two recently captured fugitive slaves.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 12, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor tells his readers that the newspaper has misplaced its list of New England subscription information. He asks that readers pass along a request for subscribers to send their addresses to the newspaper's office in Detroit.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 26, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer encourages his readers to send in their subscription money and continue supporting the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 1, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor tells his readers about the charity pouring into their area from the U.S. Boxes of old clothes and blankets are being distributed among the poor and fugitive slaves in their area.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 1, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer asks his readers for their financial support in order to keep the newspaper in publication. He stresses the value and importance of the Voice of the Fugitive to all people of African descent.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 2, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer encourages his readers to purchase land set aside for the well being of the poor and the refugees from slavery living in Canada.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 30, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer provides an update on the collection of funds to purchase land for the refugees from slavery living in Canada.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 1, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The response to the editorial question as to whether the newspaper should be published weekly is a resounding "YES!" The editor then encourages his readers to keep up with their subscription payments and donations to help make this happen.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 17, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer relates the story of two fugitive slaves being held in Detroit who escaped to Canada across the Detroit River.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - May 21, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer describes the value of a weekly newspaper devoted to the issues surrounding slavery in the U.S. and how these issues are currently affecting Canada.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - May 7, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer urges those who would aid the fugitives in Canada to send money to finance the purchase of land. He encourages his readers to stand united in their efforts to stay in Canada and build a life for themselves there.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages