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Title: Colored American - June 16, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer tells his readers about recent decisions made in the Connecticut courts that indicate a less prejudiced attitude towards African Americans.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - February 6, 1864
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer stresses the importance of education not just for young people, but for all people who had been denied this opportunity until now.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - November 29, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer tells his readers that opposition to the Emancipation Proclamation has failed to sway the president, and that it will go into effect as planned on January 1, 1863.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - December 22, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor expresses his opinions regarding the best candidates for the upcoming election. He encourages his readers to vote for the candidates that the newspaper is backing.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - March 29, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer tells his readers a bit about the differences in the political parties. He makes recommendations to them regarding voting in an upcoming election.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 27, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that in the near future politicians will take up the cause of freedom from slavery as the major issue in their campaigns.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - May 20, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer points out the contributions of African Americans to the history of this country. He also notes the significant impact African American writers and artists are making in the cultural shaping of the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 13, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer offers a comparison between the French Revolution and the state of slavery in the U.S. at this time. He tells his readers slavery is worse than death.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 26, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer announces to his readers that the king of England will soon be visiting the U.S. He encourages all those of African descent (whether Canadian or American) to welcome him in an honorable fashion. (Edward VII is the first member of the royal family to tour the United States.)
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page