Speaker or author: Wake, Ransom F.
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Speech given to welcome the safe return to the U.S. of James McCune Smith after earning his degree at the university in Glasgow, Scotland, with emphasis placed on Smith's accomplishments and the importance of education.
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Speaker or author: Williams, Ranson G.
Newspaper or publication: Philanthropist
Speech delievered at the first annual meeting of the Rhode Island State Anti-Slavery Society held at the Richmond Church in Providence Rhode Island addressing issues regarding the slave trade, the separation of slave families, and the relationship between slavery and Christian values.
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,557 word document (text and images)