Speaker or author: Nickens, David, ca. 1794-1838
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
An address delivered on July 5th, 1832 regarding "cultivating a friendly union among ourselves as oppressed people." A processional march to Walnut St., a four mile canal boat ride (with approximately 100 persons)on the Govenor Washington canal boat, and a church picnic followed.
Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,283 word document (text and images)
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Title: Impartial Citizen - October 17, 1849
Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer continues his journal reporting of his experiences while on a speaking tour.
Description of file(s): three scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
Speaker or author: Martin, J. Sella (John Sella), b. 1832
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
While introducing Henry Highland Garnet, the speaker said he supported the African Civilization Society's efforts in Africa. He praised Mr. Garnet's work towards freedom and dedication to the cause of abolition.
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,273 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Lane, Lunsford, b. 1803.
Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Bugle
Overview of a speech given to request financial assistance for a black church congregation in Boston, Massachusetts. The Society collected the requested funds, but would have turned down the request if the speaker had asked for money to fight slavery.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 662 word document (text and images)
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - April 24, 1844
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The writer comments on a quote by John Wesley on liberty and freedom.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor tells his readers that he sent a number of newspapers to members of the Baptist Church who aren't subscribers yet. He hopes that they will either subscribe or return the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - March 24, 1853
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer describes his journey through the small towns of Ontario. He emphasizes how little racial prejudice he encountered in Canada and how well people of African descent seem to be doing there.
Description of file(s): three scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 16, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer provides an overview of a recent anti-slavery convention that took place in Chicago.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 2, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer expresses the newspaper's disapproval of a plan purposed by a Michigan convention to care for the refugees from slavery living in Canada. This type of charity tends to keep those receiving it in a continuous state of dependency and poverty.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column