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Title: Anglo-African - August 12, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African (1863 - 1865)
The writer shares information with his readers regarding the alarming rate of truancy among school aged children. He asks parents to get involved and ensure that their children attend school. He emphasizes that a good education is beneficial to the social perception of the entire African American race.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Christian Recorder - September 16, 1854
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Christian Recorder (1852 - 1856)
The writer provides commentary on a meeting that was called to discuss how to restore public confidence in the Christian Recorder newspaper.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Colored American - August 21, 1841
Speaker or author: J.
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer urges his readers to ensure that their children attend public schools.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - December 4, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer provides an overview of the days leading up to the departure of the Amistad captives for their return trip to Africa. Traveling with them are missionaries who will establish a mission in Africa in honor of the captives.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Colored American - February 17, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to attend church on Sundays.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - February 9, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to send their children to the public schools provided for them. He notes that of the 3,000 possible students, there are currently only about 1,000 enrolled.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - June 16, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer suggests that all African Americans learn about their history, their rights, and the steps necessary to maintain an equal place in a free society. Through education, meetings, and open discussions, they will be able to understand what is taking place in the world around them politically and take action to maintain their civil rights when necessary.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - June 24, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his views on public school funding and the importance of education for African Americans.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - June 30, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer responds to a statement made by "one high in authority in a nearby city" saying that seating African Americans with white church attendees will evoke public outrage. The writer assures this authority that African Americans "take no special pleasure" in mixing with white society, but he can see no reason not to do so in a place where all human beings are equal in the eyes of God.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - March 16, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his dismay regarding a rumor that a beloved teacher is about to be moved to another district.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - May 1, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer comments on an upcoming meeting to determine what to do to help the Amistad captives while they remain in this country.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - October 31, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports on a meeting held at a local church regarding immigration to Trinidad. He suspects that one of the speakers who's speech encouraged immigration is actually a paid agent.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - September 19, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports on a recent State Temperance and Moral Reform Society convention he attended. Included is a brief description of his travel experience aboard a steamboat that took him to the convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 2, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his opposition to the proposed annexation of Texas that will be decided at an upcoming session in Congress.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Elevator - August 25, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives a brief review of a recent meeting held to raise funds for newly freed slaves and other needy families.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - October 6, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The editor describes a rowdy meeting to elect convention delegates that he describes as a "great farce."
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate - December 8, 1842
Speaker or author: Myers, Stephen
Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)
The editor responds to his critics.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate - February 10, 1842
Speaker or author: M.
Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)
The writer encourages his readers to attend a Temperance meeting to be held that evening.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - April 18, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer tells his readers that the public school room set aside for the education of African American children is in terrible condition. Although parents and others have complained for years, nothing has been done to remedy this.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - February 20, 1864
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer briefly discusses the opening of a new school for African American children. A bill before the state Senate which is expected to become law will provide for the education of all children in California regardless of race.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - October 25, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer tells his readers that those who participate in fundraisers ostensibly for the good of African Americans are often misguided and false. Instead of raising money for Church organizations, education, and child welfare, these philanthropists are simply throwing money into a recent popular cause for appearance sake alone.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - August 29, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments on a recent meeting to debate the ownership of property held by the Dawn School, and the slanderous remarks made about the school's proprietor.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - March 15, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer provides a light-hearted overview of a recent meeting he attended.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - October 20, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer gives a critique of a meeting he attended of the Fobbers association. The association's inability to collect a debt for the Dawn Institute was addressed.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Provincial Freeman - September 29, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer discusses the ongoing debate over land purported to be owned by the Dawn Institute. This issue was debated recently in a meeting that the writer was unable to attend. The ownership of the property is unresolved. (Portions of this editorial are illegible and other portions are missing)
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) (incomplete)