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Title: Anglo-African - October 7, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African (1863 - 1865)
The editor briefly tells his readers about the visit to the U. S. of the African ambassador to both offer condolences on the death of Abraham Lincoln, and to congratulate the country on the end of the Civil War.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - April 29, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor comments on an editorial that appeared in another newspaper regarding the obligation Americans owe to Africa. The writer expresses his own interpretation of this idea. He suggests that the first step to helping Africa is to stop the national perception of separation that prejudice against the continent and its people creates.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - December 8, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives a brief review of a lecture regarding establishing trade relations with Japan.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - March 26, 1864
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer gives a brief overview of a lecture regarding the influence of slavery and the benefits of Christianity in government. A portion of the proceeds were donated to the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - October 3, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer provides a brief overview of a lecture and demonstration given on hypnotism and laughing gas to raise money for the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - February 14, 1857
Speaker or author: C.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer relates the current status of American filibuster [William] Walker in Nicaragua. President Mora of Costa Rica offered free steamship passage out of Central America to anyone who would desert Walker's ranks. The situation with Walker and his army is now dire.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - March 7, 1857
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer gives a brief overview of a lecture delivered by Elihu Burritt on establishing a peaceful alliance between the slaveholders in the southern U.S. and those who oppose slavery in the North.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - December 15, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer provides commentary on a recent lecture regarding explorations in Africa.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 16, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer provides commentary on a recent lecture on slavery. He compares the institution of slavery in the U. S. with slavery practiced in ancient Egypt, Russia, and Rome.
Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 22, 1859
Speaker or author: Hamilton, Thomas
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer encourages his readers to attend the upcoming lecture series being offered by the Weekly Anglo-African newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page