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 - 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)
Speaker or author: Sanderson, J. B., d. 1875
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
Brief speech stressing the importance of the convention in coming together to be recognized by the national government as an important part of the state of California. The convention called attention to the issues of racial prejudice and civil rights that were growing in the state.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 253 word document (text and image)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - July 4, 1857
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer discusses the irony of the idea that a white minority of the world's population has enslaved most of the black majority. He adds that those who purport to be Christian have offered the world all the sinful distractions that he notices around him.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - May 21, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer gives an estimate of the number of people of African descent who are currently living in Canada.
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 discusses immigration to Canada and the British West Indies by African Americans. He examines this subject from five perspectives: "commercial, agricultural, social, mental, and political."
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
Speaker or author: Newby, W. H.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Harvard University, Cambridge -- Rare Books and Manuscripts
The speaker expressed his fears that since this was the first convention of colored citizens to be held in California, and since this convention was taking place in Sacramento, that they would not be accepted or taken seriously due to the pervasive prejudice in that state.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 248 word document (text and image)
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 13, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Using the recent census results and comparing them with results from previous years, the writer shows the increase in slave and free African American populations in various states. In 1860, Virginia is shown as the state with the largest slave population. The writer predicts emancipation and even sketches its effect on population numbers in the southern states.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 14, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer compares the living conditions of the black and white populations in New York City. He also shares a comparison of the way the local press is reporting these conditions and how this reporting is racially biased. He shares with his readers the current status of the Anglo-African publications, and the daily social pressures endured by the editor and staff.
Description of file(s): two scanned, three columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - December 22, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Commentary on the current political emphasis on the racial makeup of some states.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 2, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer points to the inconsistencies in census taking of the African American and mulatto population in New York. He attributes this to poor record keeping, migration to other states and cities, and the fear inspired by the Fugitive Slave Law. From the writer's own experience he assures his readers that the population of African Americans in New York is much larger than reported in the 1860 census. He also notes that the number of interracial marriages is far greater than the number recorded in the census, estimating it to be closer to 200.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 9, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer critiques the results of the recent census. He offers some reasons why the recorded number of African Americans living in New York City is so low (and incorrect).
Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - June 9, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief commentary on the U. S. Census currently being taken. The writer notes that in the past counting of African Americans has been a hit and miss endeavor. This year, he suggests that all African Americans do their part to ensure they are counted.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - May 4, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer reports on the current economic status of the West Indies. Since Emancipation, the islands have flourished, both socially and economically.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - November 24, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
"Tongue-in-cheek" commentary on the increase in the African American population in the state of New York.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - September 3, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer offers his thoughts on the reason why the population in South Carolina is diminishing.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page