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Title: Colored American - May 13, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor includes an excerpt from an 1827 issue of the Freedom's Journal to prove that the majority of African Americans have never agreed with the idea of colonization. Colonization presented some grand ideas and goals, but the decesdants of slaves born in the U.S. have only considered the U.S. their home. The majority of African Americans are committed to the belief that equality and racial harmony are reasonable and achievable goals in this country.

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

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)

The editor offers a brief eulogy on the passing of his friend and fellow editor Thomas Hamilton.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Pacific Appeal - February 6, 1864

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor appreciates the correspondence the newspaper receives from one of its readers but is upset that other readers are using her to send in their comments rather than doing so on their own.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer responds briefly to a letter the newspaper received from the Refugees Home. The letter indicates the humiliating treatment in the name of charity that C. C. Foote's is providing there. Fugitives arriving in Canada are looking for freedom and equality, not pity and handouts.

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

Title: Provincial Freeman - August 22, 1855

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The new editor assumes his position and introduces himself to his readers.

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

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer responds to an editorial published in the Kent Advertiser commenting on the newspaper and its former editor. The writer perceives this as slander and quotes portions that emphasize condescension disguised as respect.

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

Title: Provincial Freeman - August 8, 1857

Speaker or author: Shadd, Isaac D.

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer tells of his travels on a lecture journey across the U.S. and parts of Canada.

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

Title: Provincial Freeman - May 10, 1856

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The editor tells his readers that the newspaper will now include the signature (name) of the person publishing articles that express a specific political opinion.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The editor responds to a reader who requested that a column be included in the newspaper detailing the personal experiences of fugitive slaves.

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

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 19, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer provides a bit of insight into what is involved in writing for a newspaper.

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

Title: Weekly Advocate - January 7, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)

Letter to the editor questioning the moral motives of the newspaper. The editor's reply expresses the view that the Weekly Advocate does not encourage vice and immoral actions.

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