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Title: Charles W. Gardner

Speaker or author: Gardner, Charles

Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Fourth Annual Report of the American Anti-Slavery Society, pp. 11-15

Speech given regarding the possible positive results of immediate emancipation, and how freed slaves will live in and contribute to society.

Description of file(s): PDF 8 page, 3,084 word document (text and images)

Subtitle: The Importance of Agricultural Pursuits.

Title: Colored American - April 15, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer encourages African Americans to pursue farming and other agricultural employment to offer a positive contribution to society.

Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Emigration to Trinidad and British Guiana.

Title: Colored American - March 14, 1840

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer continues his commentary on the pros and cons of immigrating to Trinidad and British Guiana.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

Subtitle: Emigration to Trinidad and British Guiana.

Title: Colored American - March 7, 1840

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer discusses the pros and cons of immigrating to British Guiana and Trinidad.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

Subtitle: Idleness.

Title: Colored American - October 21, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer expresses his disdain for idleness and "laziness," and encourages every reader to emphasize usefulness and the virtue of honest labor in their lives.

Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page

Title: D. P. Stokes

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)

Title: Mary Ann Shadd [Cary]

Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893

Newspaper or publication: British Banner

Brief speech regarding fugitive slaves who had escaped to Canada and were now prospering there. The speaker called for action to promote the freedom to settle in Canada by all those who desired to do so regardless of race.

Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 200 word document (text and image)

Subtitle: Keep it Before the Refugees Friends.

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

Subtitle: Flax Cotton.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 30, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

With the introduction of Chevalier Claussen's new cotton processing for flax, the writer sees an opportunity for northern free labor (in terms of agricultural endeavors) to compete with southern cotton growers and finally put an end to the system of slavery.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 30, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer tells his readers that Canada offers more opportunity for farming and mechanical trades than any sort of service jobs for those of African descent.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Homes for the Refugees in Canada.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 1, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer shares two resolutions regarding fugitive slaves living in Canada that were passed at a recent state convention held in Michigan.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Gerrit Smith's Land.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 8, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer tells his readers that land donated to African Americans in New York by Gerrit Smith was being taken by speculators. This act of generosity is now part of a great fraud and attempt to discourage recipients from settling on it.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: What We May Do.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 16, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer suggests that income can be made from selling burning fuel. He briefly outlines how one can make a profit from a small investment this way.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Day Schools of New York & Vicinity.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - November 16, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer tells his readers that while local schools are not well attended, the night school seems to be doing well. He stresses the importance of education.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

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