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Title: Anglo-African Magazine - January, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African Magazine (1859 - 1860)
The writer stresses the strength and determination of African Americans as they have endured injustices over the history of African slavery and prejudice. He mentions several anecdotal stories to prove his point, and assures his readers that African Americans will not only prevail but continue to outnumber the white population.
Description of file(s): three scanned magazine pages (7 columns)
Speaker or author: Stokes, D. P.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
The speaker stressed that free black citizens should be able to hold more positions as farmers, mechanics, banking clerks and store owners. He believed that with the help of those present at the convention, African Americans in California could achieve success in realizing their own potential in these areas.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 546 word document (text and images)
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Title: Elevator - April 7, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives a review of six local newspapers.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Elevator - August 18, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer comments on articles published in the Examiner and Democratic Press newspapers that he believes are biased and prejudiced against African Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Elevator - August 25, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives detailed commentary on a recent political convention.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Elevator - August 4, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer discusses the upcoming senatorial election and where candidates stand on issues important to African Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Elevator - December 1, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer alerts his readers to upcoming publications (both pamphlets and newspaper article) on the California convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - December 15, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer comments on a proposal by Mr. Long that African Americans be prohibited from "immigrating" to California.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - December 22, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
While there was slavery in the ancient world, the writer points that the U.S. is the only country that added racial prejudice to the experience. The writer gives a historic overview of the system of slavery and its continued influence on current U.S. society.
Description of file(s): three scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Elevator - December 29, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer briefly describes his Christmas visit to San Jose, California.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - July 14, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer expresses reasons why a state convention is a good idea even though there is opposition to this.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - July 14, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer discusses the pros and cons of holding a national convention of African Americans in California. He stresses the influence of another editor who remains nameless.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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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 - July 28, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer accuses several California and Nevada newspapers of traitorous reporting in their views regarding the rights of African Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Elevator - July 28, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer briefly mentions that debate about holding a state convention continues.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - June 30, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer comments on a decision made during a public meeting against holding a state convention for African Americans in California.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - June 30, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer encourages his readers to celebrate this Fourth of July as free people and American citizens.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - June 30, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer tells his readers of old friends who have relocated to other states.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The editor briefly mentions that the Elevator newspaper is compiling a list of California newspapers who are in favor of "Negro suffrage" and a list of those who oppose it. He asks his readers to help in this effort by sending in any articles they might find on the subject.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - May 5, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer tells his readers about subscriptions gathered by agents in various California cities and sent to the Elevator. He lists the agents by name and thanks them for their efforts.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - October 13, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer offers a detailed description of his experience during an earthquake.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - October 20, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer tells his readers about job opportunities for newly freed slaves in California. He suggests that the railroad could offer jobs for many freed men.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - September 1, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer comments on the idea of holding a national convention of African Americans. He suggests using this occasion to collect demographic data on the African American population in California, including a census of each major city in the state.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Elevator - September 22, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer tells his readers of several families who have left California and returned to the eastern states.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - September 29, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer offers valid reasons for holding a convention of African Americans in California.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)