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Title: Provincial Freeman - March 8, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor tells his readers about a couple of errors in a previous issue of the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 2, 1857
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer discusses recent "begging" efforts made on behalf of the fugitive slaves arriving in Canada. This type of action is not welcomed or desired, yet it seems to persist among well-meaning members of the local churches.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 13, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer gives an overview of a recent convention in New York. During the convention, delegates agreed to oppose the goals and actions of the American Colonization Society. The writer details some of the reasons for this stance.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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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 provides a brief account of recent passengers arriving in Canada on the Underground Railroad.
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 stresses the importance of education for all people of African descent living in the Canada and the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - November 2, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer points out instances where white people are attempting to "pass for colored." He views this as an indication of the end of prejudice. As it becomes more popular to adopt the culture of African Americans, the writer sees a time when no distinction of race will be evident in America.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 26, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief commentary on a number of people moving through the area on their way to Hayti.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
Newspaper or publication: Inquirer
Brief speech denouncing the effects of the Fugitive Slave Bill. (Includes MP3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 104 word document (text and image)