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Title: Colored American - January 20, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to take advantage of lectures and other opportunities to improve their minds and the condition of their lives. Work in this direction benefits not only those who pursue it but generations of African Americans to follow.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - March 15, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer praises a recent address delivered to the African American community of Pennsylvania.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - March 3, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer gave a critique of a recent speech by Thomas S. Sidney on the subject of civil rights.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Jenkins, David
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
Speech given on the organization of a convention held in Columbus. Stress is placed on the privilege of free speech and the right to assemble.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 334 word document (text and images)
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Title: Elevator - July 21, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The editor lists the names of African American butchers who were not afraid to participate in the July 4th parade even though there was opposition to their presence from other groups. He includes brief advertising for establishments that also participated.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - December 22, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer offers commentary on a recent lecture by historian George Bancroft. While Mr. Bancroft poetically expresses that the U.S. will be admired by other countries because of its freedom and liberty to all, the writer wonders aloud if slavery is included in this "beautiful" picture. The writer finds nothing beautiful or romantic in this depiction of the U.S. as long as there is slavery here.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Pacific Appeal - October 3, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer provides a brief overview of a lecture and demonstration given on hypnotism and laughing gas to raise money for the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 8, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer comments on a motivational speech that he shares with his readers.
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 announces an upcoming lecture by Henry Bibb on the subject of agriculture.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 15, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer comments on the upcoming speaking engagement of Lajos Kossuth. He tells his readers that Kossuth is trying to raise money for ammunition which seems to contradict the cause of freedom and life that the slaves are fighting for.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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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)
Very brief overview of a lecture delivered by Henry Ward Beecher in New York.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 7, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief overview of a speech on slavery delivered at the local City Hall.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief account of two speeches delivered in Detroit on the issue of slavery in the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief overview of a speech regarding the refugees in Canada delivered in Sandwich, Ontario.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 1, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief review of a speech delivered by Charles Lenox Remond on the 29th anniversary of the Massacusetts Anti-Slavery Society. The speaker praised the work of the society and addressed issues of the day.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 16, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer provides commentary on a recent lecture on slavery. He compares the institution of slavery in the U. S. with slavery practiced in ancient Egypt, Russia, and Rome.
Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - January 19, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments on a speech delivered by William H. Seward. The atmosphere in the country is unsettled as state after state secedes from the Union and everywhere is heard calls for war.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - July 14, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer provides a brief overview of and commentary on William H. Seward's recent speech.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - June 16, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief overview of Charles Sumner's speech, with a comparison of this speech with one delivered by Cassius M. Clay.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 16, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments on President Lincoln's inaugural address.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 16, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer briefly comments on a recent speech delivered by Senator Henry Wilson of Massacusetts.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 31, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer questions the actions of Church leaders who gave permission for a lecture to be delivered in their church only to later deny the event without explanation.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 15, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer calls his readers attentions to the announcement of upcoming lectures that is included on another page of this newspaper. He stresses the importance of this lecture series and expresses pride in being able to provide this service to the community.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 22, 1859
Speaker or author: Hamilton, Thomas
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer encourages his readers to attend the upcoming lecture series being offered by the Weekly Anglo-African newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 29, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
In light of recent events at Harper's Ferry, the writer encourages his readers to attend the upcoming lecture on Nat Turner whose heroic actions he compares with John Brown's.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column