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Title: Colored American - March 28, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer gives a brief overview of ten African American churches in New York City. These churches stand as proof that African Americans are not without religious conviction.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Colored Citizen - November 7, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored Citizen (1863 - 18??)
The writer presents the case for using instrumental music during church services and not just limiting this form of worship to choir and organ music.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - September 8, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer expresses his thoughts on the current rush of artistic and poetic expression inspired by the ending of four years of war.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - August 29, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments on an article from another newspaper announcing that the city of St. Louis has determined that African American churches are to blame for the "mischief" attributed to the behavior of slaves. To remedy this, the city is closing these churches and making room for slaves in white churches.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - December 13, 1856
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer discusses the influence of the "American Church" on the continuation of the system of slavery in the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - September 1857
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor comments on the differences of opinions regarding slavery among the various groups of Baptists. (Portions are illegible)
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)(Parts are damaged)