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Title: Colored American - December 30, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
When Mr. William Turpin died, he left a large sum with instructions that it be used for the "education and benefit of the colored people." This money was turned over to the Female Asylum for Colored Orphans. The writer believes this is a "mal-appropriation" of the funds and fears that the money will not be used as intended, even though he believes this is a worthy institution.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Colored American - June 26, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer continues his series on the subjects of improvement and the elevation of the race. He gives advice on how to achieve financial security through hard work and a focus on accumulating wealth.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - October 9, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored Amercian (1837 - 1842)
Brief note from the editor apologizing for a lack of editorial variety in the upcoming issues. He explains that the newspaper must concentrate on their financial debt. Donations would be most welcomed at this point.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer urges his readers to invest in a 7-30 Loan opportunity offered by the government.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - November 14, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The editor tells his readers of a donation made by crew members of the steamer Paul Pry to help support the Pacific Appeal. This contribution was unexpected and appreciated, and the money will be spent to keep the newspaper in publication.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 3, 1854
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer questions the motivation behind the organizing of an upcoming bazaar to help the anti-slavery movement and newspapers in Canada. He wonders why an anti-slavery society in New York would want to benefit immigrants living in Canada.
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Title: Weekly Advocate - January 21, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The editor appealed to subscribers for financial backing to continue the newspaper publication. He emphasized the benefits of the newspaper to the African American community.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)