Title: Colored American - June 23, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer assures white society that African American men have no desire for amalgamation. He suggests instead that the continued system of slavery insures amalgamation more than the freedom of choice in marriage partners among freed African Americans.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper, June 23, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer comments on a rumor that Frederick Douglass will run for Congress.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Provincial Freeman - December 16, 1854
Speaker or author: S.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments on an article by Mrs. Douglass' (possibly Sarah Douglass) that blames the problems of race relationships in the U.S. on amalgamation, the mixing of races through what she believes is illicit behavior. The writer notes that Mrs. Douglass assumes that if a man and woman are of different races that there couldn't possibly be love involved; one must be the victim of the other. Her article implies that people of African descent are too inferior to even be considered worthy of love from their white fellow human beings. The writer notes that this idea detracts from the real problem which is the system of slavery itself.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
Title: Provincial Freeman - February 7, 1857
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments briefly on the recent change in the size of Frederick Douglass' Paper.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Provincial Freeman - July 19, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer underscores the benefits of the Provincial Freeman newspaper and publications like it in helping to promote justice and freedom among those of African descent. (Partially illegible; best copy available.)
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages (partially illegible)
Title: Provincial Freeman - June 3, 1854
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer questions the motivation behind the organizing of an upcoming bazaar to help the anti-slavery movement and newspapers in Canada. He wonders why an anti-slavery society in New York would want to benefit immigrants living in Canada.
Title: Provincial Freeman - November 17, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer expresses his thoughts on amalgamation. He believes that once society accepts amalgamation as a natural part of humanity there will be peace and harmony in the world.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 2, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor announces the start of a new newspaper to be published by Frederick Douglass.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 22, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief mention of "Senator Douglass" (probably Stephen A. Douglas) and his current political standing.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Weekly Anglo-African - December 31, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief commentary on Governor Wise's reaction to a letter he received from Frederick Douglass.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Weekly Anglo-African - June 16, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer discusses the return of Frederick Douglass as chief editor of his newspaper publication.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)