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Title: Provincial Freeman - April 7, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments on a recent lecture regarding the management troubles of the Dawn Institute.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer contends that continuing the idea that people of African descent who immigrate to Canada are ignorant and unable to care for themselves does more harm than good. Helping these people find jobs and property is beneficial. Treating them like ignorant children is degrading.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - November 3, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer briefly addresses the recent financial problems created by an agent of the Dawn Institute. This situation stirred up ill-will between the school and the local Canadian province, which he believes has now been resolved.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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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)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 9, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that the people of African descent who live in Dawn Mills tend to be better educated, more hospitable, and more independent than those who live in Chatham.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column