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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer tells his readers about a local church that is having to relocate. He asks them to aid the church and help them deal with this situation.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - August 5, 1854
Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer offers a eulogy on the reported death of James D. Tinsley.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Provincial Freeman - January 26, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor gives an overview of the growth of towns in Western Canada focusing mostly on Amerstburg.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Provincial Freeman - July 4, 1857
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer offers a brief critique of and commentary on a recent religious convention held in Ohio.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 23, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer tells his readers that the newspaper may relocate to another city. He offers various reasons to justify this possible move.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - March 17, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer offers commentary on two lectures recently delivered in Toronto by two renowned speakers.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - March 29, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer tells his readers a bit about the differences in the political parties. He makes recommendations to them regarding voting in an upcoming election.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 16, 1857
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
As the Young Men's Christian Association establishes itself in Canada, the writer wonders aloud how this organization with its emphasis on brotherhood will receive those of African descent. The writer then focuses on the influence of Christianity and the Church on racial prejudice that is increasing in Canada.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 20, 1854
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer urges the city to concentrate on cleanliness not just to appear attractive to visitors but to promote the health and well-being of all who live there.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 24, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor responds to criticism of free black Canadians by Reverend Loguen, who recently visited Canada. Reverend Loguen stressed the superiority of the fugitive slaves who had immigrated to Canada over those of African descent who were born free there.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Speaker or author: S.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer reassures those of his readers who are contemplating immigrating to Canada that they will find there a just, British legal system.
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Title: Provincial Freeman - September 16, 1854
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer tells his readers that although government land is available in various parts of Canada, people of African descent are being turned away when they try to purchase property. He wants this injustice remedied, and makes suggestions for resolving the problem.
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 comments on the story of two clergymen of African heritage who were refused entry to a saloon on board a steam ship that they had paid full fare to travel aboard.
Description of file(s): three scanned, two columned, newspaper pages (portion damaged and/or missing)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 22, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief overview of the Canada Mill and Mercantile Company that offers opportunity for employment and a relief from charity for fugitive slaves.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 13, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor encourages his readers to choose delegates to attend the upcoming convention in Toronto.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 27, 1851
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer encourages election of local delegates to attend the upcoming convention in Toronto.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 27, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer announces upcoming conventions that will be held within days of each other.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 29, 1852
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer calls for comments from his readers on the recent North American Convention. He asks for their input on issues regarding free labor in the fight to overthrow the system of slavery.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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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 calls for ideas and suggestions regarding a convention that would be held in Canada some time in September or October.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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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 replies to those who object to a man of African descent serving as a member of the Grand Jury in Toronto.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 30, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers the details for the upcoming anti-slavery convention to be held in Toronto. To be addressed are issues including the moral, mental, and physical education of those of African descent, along with the idea of abandoning menial employment for agricultural pursuits, and an allegiance to a government that protects their liberty.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned newspaper page
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer comments on ideas for a large Canadian anti-slavery convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 19, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer announces an upcoming visit of Canadian towns by Samuel Ringgold Ward.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - September 10, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer alerts his readers to upcoming national conventions.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 26, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief commentary on a number of people moving through the area on their way to Hayti.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column