Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- British Library
Lengthy sermon regarding the history of slavery, the abuses suffered by slaves in the U.S., and the necessity for evangelizing (and colonizing) Africa.
Description of file(s): PDF 40 page, 14,207 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898
Newspaper or publication: African Repository
The speaker encouraged immigration to Liberia for former slaves. He emphasized the future potential awaiting free African Americans in Africa that would not only benefit the country, but benefit the race.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 276 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898
Newspaper or publication: New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection
The speaker stressed the history, benefit, and continued need of missionary work in Africa. He emphasized the work of Jewish, Baptist, Episcopalian, Catholic, Evangelical, Presbyterian and Protestant missionaries.
Description of file(s): PDF 19 page, 5,354 word document (text and images)
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Title: Colored American - April 10, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer replies to an article in the American Citizen newspaper indicating that fugitives are being aided in their escape to Canada. He says that the belief that African Americans who succeed in other countries will reflect positively on those left in the U.S. is just another scam to realize the goals of Colonization. He wonders why it's necessary for African Americans to leave their home country to show their own worth when they can do this now where they are.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Colored American - April 24, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer comments on an article published in another newspaper by J.W.C. Pennington regarding the return to Africa of the Amistad captives. Dr. Pennington sees this as an opportunity to further his missionary work in Africa by using this incident to gain attention for his cause. The writer hopes that instead the people of this country will see the error in the Colonization efforts that Pennington supports.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - August 12, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his belief that by paying African Americans half the amount that a white worker is paid, those who provide these jobs in an effort to help are doing more harm than good. The writer urges employers to provide equal pay for equal work regardless of race.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - August 14, 1841
Speaker or author: J.
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer gives a brief overview of three upcoming conventions.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - December 15, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer comments on the goal of Christian missionaries to "Christianize" Africa and thus help to establish a "civilized" colony there. This work currently includes the purchase of a ship for colonizationn purposes.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - June 6, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer comments on a report published in another newspaper describing hostile events taking place in Libera, Africa.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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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.
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Title: Colored American - May 6, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his view that the Church by its silent acceptance of slavery is sending a message of implied approval to its congregations. The power of the Church provided through this implied approval is a way for society to morally justify the continuation of slavery.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - October 19, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Brief commentary regarding taking pride in religion and using it to feel superior to others. The writer also associates this with the "sin" of Colonization.
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Title: Colored American - October 2, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer warns his readers not to be taken in by the promises of Colonization. He emphasizes the missionary work of George S. Brown who, when he could not convert the native Africans to Christianity, killed them en mass and then bragged about doing so. Now this same missionary is attempting to persuade free African Americans to immigrate to Liberia.
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 American (1837 - 1842)
The writer provides an update on the status of the Amistad captives who are set to return to Africa in the fall. He asks for donations to help fund the journey. Plans include missionaries who will accompany them and help establish a mission in their honor in Africa.
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Title: Colored American - September 29, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer announces the recent marriage of Reverend Hiram Wilson and tells of his plan for missionary work in Upper Canada. Thousands of escaped slaves and emancipated people are living in a remote and destitute area in the upper provinces of Canada, and missionary work would be welcomed there. The writer asks the philanthropists and abolition organizations among his readership to help Reverend Wilson in his mission.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - August 25, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives a brief review of a recent meeting held to raise funds for newly freed slaves and other needy families.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Speaker or author: Pennington, James W. C.
Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard
Speech denouncing the plans and goals of the American Colonization Society. The speaker stressed that the Colonization Society in holding funds in trust for this project held too much power over a country said to be independent.
Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,396 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Holly, James Theodore
Newspaper or publication: African Repository
Sermon in tribute of Bishop Francis Burns, emphasizing his successful career and missionary work in Africa.
Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 3,407 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Lewis, John N.
Newspaper or publication: Emancipator
Speech regarding the irony of missionary work in Africa by men who are slaves in the U.S. and not allowed to read the Bible. Emphasis is placed on the question of civil rights in the U.S.
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,278 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885
Newspaper or publication: North Star
Brief account of a speech regarding the way Church ministers seemed to be encouraging slavery and considering it a "Divine" institution, thus condoning its continuation.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 679 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)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - April 15, 1854
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer gives an overview of Reverend Duff's lecture regarding his missionary work in India.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 18, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer gives a brief overview of an address given by a representative of the Church of England who traveled to Chatham to speak on "benevolent and philanthropic religious societies."
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 23, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer critiques an article published in the Michigan Free Democrat regarding a new society formed to help fugitive slaves arriving in Canada.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - November 25, 1854
Speaker or author: S.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments on the charitable efforts of Reverend Foote. He implies that by emphasizing the poverty of former slaves who are arriving in Canada and how helpful the missionaries have been by providing them with clothing, that these fugitives are now content and happy. He believes this type of reporting of the needs of fugitives is doing more harm than good.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column