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Title: Colored American - July 31, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer gives a brief overview of a grocery association run by African American women.
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Title: Colored American - October 24, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer tells encourages his readers to save their money instead of spending it frivolously. He notes that while he's not suggesting a specific plan, institutions exist to help them save their money.
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Title: Colored American - September 8, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reminds his readers that the most important "civil institution" is one that offers a political influence. Civil rights are worth fighting for, and a focus on the political process involved is worth participating in.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - February 2, 1855
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer reviews a debate presented by the Union Literary Association.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - July 30, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief commentary on a recent convention held by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column