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Title: Colored American - June 2, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer comments on the split in the Presbyterian Church. He promises to provide further commentary in an upcoming issue of the paper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - October 21, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to attend a fair that is being presented in an effort to raise funds for a local church.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Impartial Citizen - October 17, 1849
Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer continues his journal reporting of his experiences while on a speaking tour.
Description of file(s): three scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 16, 1857
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
As the Young Men's Christian Association establishes itself in Canada, the writer wonders aloud how this organization with its emphasis on brotherhood will receive those of African descent. The writer then focuses on the influence of Christianity and the Church on racial prejudice that is increasing in Canada.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
Title: Provincial Freeman - May 16, 1857
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
As the Young Men's Christian Association establishes itself in Canada, the writer wonders aloud how this organization with its emphasis on brotherhood will receive those of African descent. The writer then focuses on the influence of Christianity and the Church on racial prejudice that is increasing in Canada.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - November 10, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer expresses his ideas on what he calls the "failure" of well-meaning people in Canada to help the black immigrants to that country. He believes the fault lies in the lack of focus on Christianity. He suggests emphasizing Christianity before education.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages