Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Overview of a speech encouraging H. Ford Douglass to make his home in Massachusetts where there was more racial diversity. The speaker expressed his agreement with the doctrine that said "No Union with Slaveholders."
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 311 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Advocate
Brief remarks regarding recent events that the speaker said were encouraging regarding the struggle towards freedom for the slaves.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 133 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Brief eulogy to the memory of the late president of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, emphasizing his efforts toward the abolition of slavery.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 463 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech delivered during a July 4th celebration emphasizing the irony of celebrating freedom in a country condoning slavery. The speaker denounced the recent court decision handed down by Judge Taney in the Dred Scott case.
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,728 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Impromptu speech given in response to a remark made by a government official comparing granting freedom to the slaves with allowing wild animals to roam free.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 920 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Douglass, H. Ford
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speaking in favor of the Stephen A. Douglas candidacy, the speaker emphasized the pro-slavery position of Abraham Lincoln. He noted that even though the Republican party (to which Lincoln belong) was considered the "anti-slavery party," Lincolns actions showed a different perspective. He noted that Lincoln supported the Fugitive Slave Law and expressed that Lincoln was pro-slavery.
Description of file(s): PDF 23 page, 6,716 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Parker, John, fl. 1861-1864
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Brief overview of a speech given by a recently freed slave who served in the Confederate army. He believed the South's greatest ally was the divided opinion of slavery expressed by those in the North.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 207 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech given during the 23rd anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies. The speaker gave a brief overview of the current condition of the West Indies, and the work that still lies ahead for the population there.
Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 914 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech regarding the influence the question of abolition has on decisions being made within the government during the Civil War. The speaker expressed his views about the war and its possible outcome.
Description of file(s): PDF 17 page, 5,123 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech addressing the current question of "what is to be done with the free colored people?" At the time, there were several issues regarding what would happen to the country if the slaves were set free. The speaker addressed the national fears; amalgamation; ideas regarding colonization or "removal"; and irrational concerns about violence. He assured his audience that both races were capable of living together in harmony.
Description of file(s): PDF 18 page, 5,281 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Bradley, Mr.
Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard
Brief speech in which the speaker expressed his opposition to the formation of a new political party proposed to benefit the fight for abolition of slavery. (Includes MP3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 101 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Morris, Robert, 1823-1882
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech given after presentation of a portrait of John T. Hilton was given to the Masonic Lodge. The speaker stressed that while this was "...our first effort to transmit to posterity a portrait of any of our public men...", he regretted that portraits of other African American heroes had not been included in this effort.
Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,095 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Paul, Thomas, fl. 1841
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech regarding abolition and the role of the abolitionist with an emphasis on reforming the social situation of the African American citizen. The speaker is appalled by the injustices of slavery and man's inhumanity to man.
Description of file(s): PDF 13 page, 3,559 word document (text and images)
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Title: Weekly Advocate - February 18, 1837
Speaker or author: Bell, Philip A.
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The editor responds to a letter of praise from William S. Jennings. Mr. Jennings complimented the newspaper and its work towards providing information and knowledge to African Americans. He also contributed to these efforts by finding new subscribers for the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Nell, William C. (William Cooper), 1816-1874.
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech given during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. The speaker emphasized the great work and efforts the society has realized over the years.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 489 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Boston Public Library -- Anti-Slavery Pamphlets
Brief overview of speech regarding the influence of the Church on the continuation of slavery. The speaker stressed the importance of stripping away the social and religious acceptance of slavery as a source of economic development in the U.S. (Duplicate of speech Brown_16338spe. See this speech for audio recording.)
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 206 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard
Brief overview of a speech stressing the influence of the Church in the continuance of the institution of slavery. (Includes MP3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 198 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
The speaker called for the continued efforts toward complete abolition of slavery. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation had been delivered, some states were exempt. Kidnapping and the sale of former slaves were taking place in these states. (Includes MP3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 233 word document (text and image)