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Title: Elevator - September 15, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer commends the Anglo African newspaper and its staff, but condemns the paper's practice of running advertisements from men looking for wives.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Impartial Citizen - August 8, 1849
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer described the events during a day of celebration in Auburn, New York.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Impartial Citizen - February 28, 1849
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer responds to Henry Highland Garnet's request to indicate the differences in their ideas regarding African American life and Colonization.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer defends his position regarding previous comments he made about Frederick Douglass' stance on giving Bibles to slaves.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Impartial Citizen - June 27, 1849
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
Brief note regarding a comment made by Frederick Douglass about a letter written by Henry Highland Garnet.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Impartial Citizen - October 24, 1849
Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer continues his journaled reporting of his travels through New York and Pennsylvania on a speaking tour.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Impartial Citizen - September 19, 1849
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer gives a brief overview of speeches delivered during a recent convention.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
Speaker or author: Pennington, James W. C.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Congregational Library -- Anti-Slavery Pamphlets
Speech regarding the injustices of slavery and prejudice emphasizing the extreme cruelity that can result from fear and hatred in mass populations. The speaker noted that while slavery intended to make "beasts of burden" of human bodies, the reality of slavery demonstrated that the institution was instead a battle to chain human minds.
Description of file(s): PDF 29 page, 12,568 word document (text and images)
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Title: Pacific Appeal - March 5, 1864
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer tells his readers that the Emancipation Proclamation was just a starting point for the work that lies ahead for all African Americans. Now is the time for the elevation of the race and the fight against prejudice. The key to success is an improvement of moral character and social standing.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - July 1, 1854
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer expresses his opinion of a circular he received calling for people of African descent living in Canada to work in the British West Indies. He believes this is another immigration scheme created by those who suppose these people are not smart enough to stay where they are.
Description of file(s): four scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 20, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer commends the work of Henry Highland Garnet, and praises him as a positive example of what is possible for all African Americans who strive for greatness.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 6, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The editor informs his readers that donations are currently being accepted to purchase gifts of appreciation to be awarded to Henry Highland Garnet and his wife.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 6, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
As a response to conflict within the Haytian immigration movement, Henry Highland Garnet tendered his resignation as New York agent. This resignation was not accepted since James Redpath admired and respected Garnet too much to do so.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 7, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief mention of a "full length drawn portrait" of Henry Highland Garnet that appeared in a recent issue of the New York Tribune. The writer finds it ironic that such a nicely drawn image of Mr. Garnet should appear in a newspaper that is so against African American people.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - July 30, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer tells his readers of upcoming events that are being offered to celebrate the August 1st anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies. He reminds them too that August 24th is the birthdate of William Wilberforce and worthy of celebration as well.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - June 2, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer relates a brief overview of J. J. Myers' expedition to South Africa. Mr. Myers has returned home to gather his belongings and family for the final and permanent move to Africa.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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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 discusses the pros and cons of immigration, espeically to Hayti.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 2, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer relates the story of a fugitive, arrested for murder in Canada, who was freed by a Canadian court on a technicality in the reading of the Ashburton Treaty.
Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 24, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Overview of a ceremony marking the re-opening of a grammar school for African American children. Several important members of the African American community were present. Presentations were made to outstanding leaders and students including a piece of the Atlantic cable that had been installed in 1858.
Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page
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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 provides an overview of the current political climate regarding African American suffrage. He encourages his readers to form "Franchise Clubs" to help African Americans organize for equal rights, education, and access to political publications.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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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 26, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer discusses caste and prejudice in the U.S. and Hayti. Prejudice in Hayti is mostly based in caste, with those of African descent fighting against mulattoes. In the U.S. prejudice is based in race and nationality and often leveled at the Irish and German immigrants equally with African Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - September 3, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer discusses "Camp Meetings" for religious services in rural areas. While once mostly attended by white worshipers, there is of late a shift in the racial make-up of those who now attend.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page