Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection
Lengthy speech on the importance of the English language to civilization and the success of the newly emerging society in Liberia. The speaker praised the literary history of the English language, emphasizing the importance of education in this area.
Description of file(s): PDF 36 page, 12,785 word document (text and images)
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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: Elevator - December 15, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer reviews holiday festivities offered at a local church, focusing mainly on poetry readings and musical performances.
Description of file(s): two scannned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Elevator - December 8, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer alerts his readers to an upcoming performance by poet Eliza Pittsinger, and vocalist A. Pindell.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - July 14, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gave a brief overview of the recent lectures given by two distinguished visitors to the city.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - July 21, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives a review of a public poetry reading performed by Angela Starr King.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - July 28, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives a brief review of a poetry reading.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - November 24, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives a review of poetry readings that he attended.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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)