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Title: Anglo-African - October 7, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African (1863 - 1865)
The editor calls for those who are interested in representing the newspaper in their areas to submit their names for consideration.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Anglo-African Magazine - December, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African Magazine (1859 - 1860)
The editor thanks his readers for their support in 1859 and calls upon them to renew their subscriptions early for 1860. He tells them the next addition will include "a sketch" of the life of Ira Aldridge.
Description of file(s): one scanned magazine column
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Title: Colored American - September 25, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer gives a brief overview of the African Methodist Episcopal Church magazine.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - September 28, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Preliminary proceedings to decide jurisdiction of one part of the Amistad case involving the capture and bondage of three children.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - October 20, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The editor announces to his readers the intention of the Anglo-African newspaper to start publication of a quarterly magazine. He suggests that this be a monthly rather than quarterly publication.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - September 15, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer commends the Anglo African newspaper and its staff, but condemns the paper's practice of running advertisements from men looking for wives.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - February 9, 1855
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer emphasizes that slavery is not just an African American problem, but a problem for humanity. If freedom is valued, it is worth fighting for. He notes the history of slavery and the freedom that followed and stresses that this freedom was not won without a fight. He shares a statement made to him by a white abolitionist who said, "Your people, sir, will never be done paying us for our efforts in your behalf." This sentiment, he tells his readers, is reason enough for African Americans to keep fighting on their own behalf.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Pacific Appeal - November 22, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer prepares his readers for the freedom that awaits the country as the Emancipation Proclamation goes into effect on January 1, 1863. He tells them how this conflict, based in the political battle over slavery, had evolved, and that it is now nearing its end.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - January 29, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer tells his readers that the question of "African civilization" is divided among two groups in Canada. One argues that civilizing Africa will put an end to the slave trade once and for all; the other is totally against anything that even sounds like immigration (or Colonization).
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 17, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer comments on an article published in another newspaper about the feared fate of slaves if they are emancipated.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 7, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Commentary on an article published in the New York Herald making fun of the Weekly Anglo-African newspaper and African Americans in general.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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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 encourages current subscribers to continue their subscriptions, and new readers to subscribe. He emphasizes the value of the newspaper; and adds that those who "send us three yearly subscriptions" will receive a bound copy of the Anglo-African Magazine..."
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - December 3, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments on the current social conflict that is contributing to an atmosphere of political discontent and general apprehension throughout the country.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 4, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Commentary on how misinformation is spread throughout the country via unscrupulous newspaper reporting. He cites the New York Herald as being particularly good at this type of prejudicial reporting which just adds to the racial tension already present between the free states in the north the and slave states in the south.
Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 8, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer responds to a suggestion to put together an exhibition of African American art.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - January 14, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer discusses the political life of William H. Seward. He includes with this commentary on how the actions of John Brown at Harper's Ferry were affecting the political situation in the country.
Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - July 7, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer suggests the formation of a savings bank for African Americans.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 15, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer calls his readers attentions to the announcement of upcoming lectures that is included on another page of this newspaper. He stresses the importance of this lecture series and expresses pride in being able to provide this service to the community.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - September 17, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief news snippets of current events in Monrovia received from recently arrived ships from Africa.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column