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Title: Colored American - December 7, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor tells his readers that unless some unexpected funds reach the newspaper immediately they will have to stop publication. He focuses on the recent status of subscriptions and donations, and the financial troubles of the newspaper. He also stresses the benefits the newspaper offers to all African Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Colored American - July 13, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer offers a description and critique of the recent anniversary celebration of the New York chapter of the Phoenixonian Literary Society.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Colored American - July 24, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor gives a brief overview of a publication from a literary society in Philadelphia.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Speaker or author: no name
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his view that the best weapon against racial prejudice is to become more cultured, more educated, and more refined than those who are prejudiced against you. This can be accomplished through an energetic emphasis on literary, educational, and moral pursuits.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - November 13, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to use the upcoming season for intellectual pursuits and to avoid the gambling houses. He tells his readers that lectures will be available to the public during the upcoming months.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - September 18, 1841
Speaker or author: H.
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer offers a witty commentary on a recent issue of the Demosthenian Shield newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Speaker or author: Weir, George, Jr.
Newspaper or publication: North Star
Extract from a speech delivered before the Ladies' Literary and Progressive Association of Buffalo, New York, regarding the benefits of education, scientific advancement, and religion in the struggle against slavery.
Description of file(s): PDF 16 page, 3,541 word document (text and images)
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Speaker or author: W.
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
Overview of a meeting of the Phoenixonian Society including a critique of the presentations of several speakers.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page