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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 23, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer briefly comments on the attempts of Mrs. Bibb to retrieve land in the possession of The Refugees' Home Society that she says belonged to her late husband.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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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
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 8, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that there are two main influences on society: "the pulpit and the press." He thanks his readers for their support in keeping the newspaper in publication. He reinforces the important place this publication has in the current political environment and the ongoing struggle for freedom.
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 12, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer discusses the goals and objectives of the Refugees' Home Society. With 35 to 40 thousand fugitive slaves already located in Canada and more arriving daily, the society was formed to address issues of poverty, education, and aid for these refugees from slavery.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 13, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor thanks those who have contributed clothing to the poor in his area. He tells his readers, however, that there is no longer a need for donations of clothing but that they could use medical aid at this point instead.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 13, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor tells his readers that Bibles that were promised several months ago as donations for the poor and fugitive slaves have not yet arrived.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - Feburary 26, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer reports recent donations of food, clothing, and money to the poor in his area.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 2, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer encourages his readers to purchase land set aside for the well being of the poor and the refugees from slavery living in Canada.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 30, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer provides an update on the collection of funds to purchase land for the refugees from slavery living in Canada.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 1, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer shares two resolutions regarding fugitive slaves living in Canada that were passed at a recent state convention held in Michigan.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 1, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief overview of a convention held in Detroit to organize the purchase of land to house fugitive slaves living in Canada.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 7, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer responds to a letter published in another newspaper maligning the refugees of slavery who are now living in Canada. The unsigned letter is not only prejudicial and condescending, but also offensive in that it accuses black men of preferring white women over black women.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page