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Title: Provincial Freeman - August 22, 1855

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer tells his readers about a local church that is having to relocate. He asks them to aid the church and help them deal with this situation.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: James D. Tinsley.

Title: Provincial Freeman - August 5, 1854

Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer offers a eulogy on the reported death of James D. Tinsley.

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

Subtitle: Canadian Towns.

Title: Provincial Freeman - January 26, 1856

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The editor gives an overview of the growth of towns in Western Canada focusing mostly on Amerstburg.

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

Subtitle: New School Presbyterians -- United States.

Title: Provincial Freeman - July 4, 1857

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer offers a brief critique of and commentary on a recent religious convention held in Ohio.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Removal of the 'Freeman' to Chatham.

Title: Provincial Freeman - June 23, 1855

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer tells his readers that the newspaper may relocate to another city. He offers various reasons to justify this possible move.

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

Subtitle: Lectures.

Title: Provincial Freeman - March 17, 1855

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer offers commentary on two lectures recently delivered in Toronto by two renowned speakers.

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

Subtitle: The Coming Political Contest.

Title: Provincial Freeman - March 29, 1856

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer tells his readers a bit about the differences in the political parties. He makes recommendations to them regarding voting in an upcoming election.

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

Subtitle: Young Men's Associations -- Slavery.

Title: Provincial Freeman - May 16, 1857

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

As the Young Men's Christian Association establishes itself in Canada, the writer wonders aloud how this organization with its emphasis on brotherhood will receive those of African descent. The writer then focuses on the influence of Christianity and the Church on racial prejudice that is increasing in Canada.

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

Subtitle: Health Regulations.

Title: Provincial Freeman - May 20, 1854

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer urges the city to concentrate on cleanliness not just to appear attractive to visitors but to promote the health and well-being of all who live there.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Mr. Loguen.

Title: Provincial Freeman - May 24, 1856

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The editor responds to criticism of free black Canadians by Reverend Loguen, who recently visited Canada. Reverend Loguen stressed the superiority of the fugitive slaves who had immigrated to Canada over those of African descent who were born free there.

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

Subtitle: Irregular Mails, or Neglect.

Title: Provincial Freeman - May 27, 1854

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer explains to his readers that the Provincial Freeman is sent without fail to the Toronto Post Office for delivery to subscribers. If they are not receiving their newspapers, this is not the fault of the Provincial Freeman.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Provincial Freeman - November 11, 1854

Speaker or author: S.

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer reassures those of his readers who are contemplating immigrating to Canada that they will find there a just, British legal system.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Crown Lands.

Title: Provincial Freeman - September 16, 1854

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer tells his readers that although government land is available in various parts of Canada, people of African descent are being turned away when they try to purchase property. He wants this injustice remedied, and makes suggestions for resolving the problem.

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

Subtitle: The Rights of Colored People.

Title: Provincial Freeman - September 29, 1855

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer comments on the story of two clergymen of African heritage who were refused entry to a saloon on board a steam ship that they had paid full fare to travel aboard.

Description of file(s): three scanned, two columned, newspaper pages (portion damaged and/or missing)

Subtitle: Canada Mill Company.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 22, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

Brief overview of the Canada Mill and Mercantile Company that offers opportunity for employment and a relief from charity for fugitive slaves.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Elect Your Delegates.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 13, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor encourages his readers to choose delegates to attend the upcoming convention in Toronto.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Notice the National Conventions.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 27, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer announces upcoming conventions that will be held within days of each other.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Prepare for the approaching Convention.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 27, 1851

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

The writer encourages election of local delegates to attend the upcoming convention in Toronto.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Voice of the Fugitive, and Canadian Independent.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 16, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor emphasizes that even though the newspaper supports Col. John Prince in his political endeavors, it is not advocating one particular political party over another.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Colored People's Meeting, in Windsor.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 16, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer reports on a recent meeting hosted by Mary Ann Shadd in which she maligns the local press. She tells her audience that she will start a quality newspaper to replace what is currently available to people of African descent in Canada. The writer took particular offense at her comments.

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

Subtitle: Amherstburgh Courier.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 29, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor responds to negative comments from another newspaper about a recent editorial on George Thompson, M. P., disrupted meeting in Boston.

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

Subtitle: No. 4. The North American and West India League.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 29, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer calls for comments from his readers on the recent North American Convention. He asks for their input on issues regarding free labor in the fight to overthrow the system of slavery.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Globe and Colonel Prince.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 29, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer responds to an editorial published in another newspaper questioning the support that people of African descent living in Canada are giving to Colonel Prince in his bid for Canadian Parliament membership.

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

Subtitle: Colored Jurymen in Canada.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 2, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer replies to those who object to a man of African descent serving as a member of the Grand Jury in Toronto.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Call for a Convention.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 2, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer calls for ideas and suggestions regarding a convention that would be held in Canada some time in September or October.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

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