Title: Colored American - June 13, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer discusses the benefits of holding a national convention of free African Americans. He briefly contrasts and compares a national convention over a state convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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
Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 1, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor provides brief snippets of news from several states.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page