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Subtitle: Andrew Johnson President of the United States.

Title: Black Republican - April 22, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Black Republican (1865)

The writer briefly discusses the support he assures his readers that Andrew Johnson will receive from African Americans who trust his leadership and commitment to freedom for all citizens.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Col. R. M. Johnson

Title: Colored American - June 29, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer comments on an article in the Emancipator newspaper regarding the recent visit of Vice President R. M. Johnson. The writer added his own experience with the Vice President during this visit.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Lecture by Mr. P. K. Cole.

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

Subtitle: Dr. Irwin's Lecture.

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

Subtitle: The Lecture and Exhibition of Dr. E. R. Johnson.

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

Subtitle: The Lecture by Elihu Burritt, Esq.

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

Subtitle: Professor Cambell's Lecture on Central Africa.

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

Subtitle: Exhibition at the Colored Orphan Asylum.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - December 22, 1860

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

Brief overview and invitation to readers to attend an exhibition at the Colored Orphan Asylum.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Lecture on Slavery.

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

Subtitle: An Anglo-African Exhibition of Industry and Art.

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

Subtitle: Lectures in the Lecture Season.

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

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