Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898
Newspaper or publication: AD -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection
-- Copyright Permission Granted September 2007 -- Handwritten speech regarding the importance of education for the advancement of the free people of color. The speaker noted that the speech is offered "As a Testimonial of respect for Talent, Worth, and Nobleness of Character." Includes original editing and omissions.
Description of file(s): PDF 50 page, 13,486 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection
Lengthy speech describing the current situation in the new colony of Monrovia in Liberia, Africa. The speaker emphasized the positive aspects of an abundance of natural resources, a freedom based society and a just government available there. (speech 23971 is a duplicate of this speech)
Description of file(s): PDF 16 page, 4,524 word document (text and images)
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Title: Colored American - July 8, 1837
Speaker or author: Sears, Robert
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer stresses the importance of education. The pursuit of knowledge is not only economically beneficial, but also pleasurable.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - June 1, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer suggests that philanthropists donate money to establish a "market garden" that will help train African American men to start their own business in the silk industry.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - March 14, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer continues his commentary on the pros and cons of immigrating to Trinidad and British Guiana.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
Speaker or author: Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912.
Newspaper or publication: African Repository
Speech describing the geographical and cultural aspects of Ethiopia, Liberia and other explored areas of Africa. The speaker encouraged an evangelical approach to colonization of Africa.
Description of file(s): PDF 18 page, 7,230 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Detailed account of some of the customs and culture of the people of Africa who the speaker had studied during his explorations of that country.
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,445 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885
Newspaper or publication: Chatham Tri-Weekly Planet (with portions taken from the Chatham Weekly Planet)
The speaker gave an account of his recent explorations in Liberia including geological and geographical information. He also stressed the kindness, curiosity and willingness to learn of the people he encountered in Africa.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 630 word document (text and images)
Title: Martin Robison Delany
Speaker or author: Delany, Martin & Campbell, Robert, of the Niger Valley Exploring Party
Newspaper or publication: AD Draft -- Royal Geological Society Archives, London, England
-- Copyright Permission Pending -- Handwritten speech detailing the findings of a geographical expedition made by two explorers: Martin Delany and Robert Campbell. The text details the land mass, the villages, the people, the climate, and the general discoveries made of Western Africa. (This transcription includes the original editing marks made by the writers.)
Description of file(s): PDF 8 page, 1,610 word document (text and images)
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer offers his thoughts on the causes of racial prejudice.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer continues his commentary on the causes of prejudice. He emphasizes the this is directly linked to slavery. Prejudice must be taught to each generation since it is not a natural aspect of humanity.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - December 5, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer urges cooperation among those leaders within the race. He emphasizes that petty fighting and a lack of agreement among prominent African American leaders will work against the elevation of the entire race. He urges all African Americans to work together to end prejudice, slavery, and ignorance.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - March 26, 1864
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The editor marks the end of another year of publication by reviewing all that the newspaper has helped accomplish since it began. He urges his subscribers to help the newspaper stay in publication by making their subscription payments on time.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - May 16, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer notes that there are African Americans who were born free or freed early in life and who traveled north to live in free states. These people have never known slavery, yet all African Americans are effected by prejudice regardless of their life experience.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - January 6, 1855
Speaker or author: S.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer welcomes his readers to the new year. He tells them that even though a lot of people have experienced hardships in the previous year, he encourages them to think positively about the future.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Stewart, Rev. Mr.
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Speech given in response to Henry Highland Garnet's expression of support of the African Civilization Society. The speaker also supported this effort and emphasized the potential for success that this endeavor offered.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 258 word document (text and image)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 3, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer takes a further look at the economic, agricultural, political, and social significance of immigration for African Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages