University Archives

Title: Colored American - May 11, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer emphasizes the benefits of the Colored American newspaper. He reminds his readers that publishing an independent and important means of communication such as this requires money, time and determination. He asks his readers to continue their much needed support.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: communication; funds; money; newspaper; virtue

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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