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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: Colored American - January 13, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
On the anniversary of the newspaper's existence, the editor looks back on the accomplishments of its past and the hopes for its future.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - June 9, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editorial appeals to new readers to become subscribers to the newspaper. The writer notes the importance of the newspaper and its benefit to the African American community.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Elevator - July 21, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer addresses the question of who will be employed to finish building the railroad. He expresses his prejudice towards the idea of hiring Chinese immigrants. He suggests instead to employee newly emancipated slaves.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Elevator - November 17, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer offers a brief review of an anatomical exhibit and lecture taking place at the Pacific Museum. He notes that this presentation is offered to men only but suggests that women should be able to attend.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - January 3, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The editor officially announces that the Emancipation Proclamation is now in effect. Slavery is abolished in the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - January 3, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The editor calls upon his readers to keep up their subscriptions, pay their fees, and encourage new readers to subscribe.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - November 21, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The editor comments on the seeming reader preference for newspapers published in the eastern part of the country over those published in their home state of California. He emphasizes the benefits of continuing support of the Pacific Appeal over these "imported" newspapers.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - August 29, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer urges his readers to support the newspaper and continue their subscriptions. Supporting the newspaper, he says, supports the race.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 30, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments on a circular he received discussing the factional changes taking place in the True Band of Amerherstburg Society, a charitable organization established to help fugitive slaves arriving in Canada.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 8, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that there are two main influences on society: "the pulpit and the press." He thanks his readers for their support in keeping the newspaper in publication. He reinforces the important place this publication has in the current political environment and the ongoing struggle for freedom.
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 18, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor tells readers that the newspaper has been doing really well since it began and has been very beneficial to its readership. The decision to enlarge the publication and issue it weekly has now been made. To facilitate this, funds, donations, and prepaid subscriptions are requested.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Advocate - January 14, 1837
Speaker or author: Sears, Robert
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
Robert Sears wished subscribers a Happy New Year. He stressed the progress and failures of the preceding year, and offered hope and encouragement for African Americans in the years to come.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages