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Title: Charles L. Reason

Speaker or author: Reason, Charles Lewis, 1818-1893

Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman

Speech dedicating a library for the Institute for Colored Youth stressing the benefits of education to the elevation of the race.

Description of file(s): PDF 13 page, 3,096 word document (text and images)

Subtitle: Public Schools.

Title: Colored American - March 16, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer expresses his dismay regarding a rumor that a beloved teacher is about to be moved to another district.

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

Subtitle: Dumas Literary Society.

Title: Provincial Freeman - April 12, 1856

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer gives a brief overview of an unruly meeting he attended of the Dumas Literary Society.

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

Subtitle: School for All!!

Title: Provincial Freeman - June 13, 1857

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

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer tells her readers that a school offering basic courses for all children regardless of race or financial situation is available.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Schools among the Refugees.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 12, 1851

Speaker or author: Bibb, Mary E.

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

A teacher asks for help to continue educating children of the fugitives and the poor in her area.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Schools.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 26, 1851

Speaker or author: Bibb, M[ary] E.

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

The writer discusses the current condition of the schools in her section of the province. She acknowledges those who have contributed to the changes in education there.

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

Subtitle: Schools for Colored People in Canada.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 1, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer discusses the need for schools to educate children of African descent. He mentions a few schools available in the area.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Colored Settlements and Schools.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 29, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer provides a brief overview of the current status of the settlements around Sandwich in Canada.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Prof. Wm. G. Allen.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 1, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

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

Brief introduction to William G. Allen, professor at New York Central College.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Petersonian Literary Society.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 2, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

Brief commentary on a local Literary Society established in honor of a beloved teacher.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Re-Opening of Colored Grammar School No. 1.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 24, 1860

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

Overview of a ceremony marking the re-opening of a grammar school for African American children. Several important members of the African American community were present. Presentations were made to outstanding leaders and students including a piece of the Atlantic cable that had been installed in 1858.

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

Subtitle: A School to be Assisted.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - November 24, 1860

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer tells his readers that a benefit festival will be held to raise money to retain a much needed school teacher.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

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