Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech welcoming George Thompson (who was instrumental in the emancipation of the British West Indies) to Boston. The speaker stressed the differences in public understanding and response to heritage and racial prejudice.
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Title: Colored American - December 4, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer asks why the Washington Temperance Society in their moral efforts to save the lowly inebriate from ruin focus only on the white men in this state. He vows that African Americans will soon address this issue among their own race and ask the temperance societies for assistance in this cause.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - March 4, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor offers advise for the way African Americans should conduct themselves as free people of color in the free states. He suggests presenting an image of morality and industry to the rest of the population.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 19, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Brief overview of the National Reform Convention held in New Haven. Although the motivation to hold this convention was strong, the attendance was light.
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Title: Colored American - September 9, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer urges his readers to work hard to prove themselves worthy of the civil rights they are being denied. He believes that if all African Americans made it their goal to work "doubly" as hard as their white neighbors they would achieve social acceptance.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Vashon, George Boyer, 1824-1878
Newspaper or publication: Oberlin Evangelist
Verbose speech on character and quality of life given at the "Monthly Rhetorical Exercises of the College Department" when Vashon was a member of the senior class at Oberlin College.
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Title: Impartial Citizen - January 23, 1850
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer briefly comments on Jane Gray Swisshelm and her newspaper, "The Pittsburgh Saturday Visiter."
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Title: Impartial Citizen - January 30, 1850
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer notes that winter is the time for the religious practice of conversion of sinners. He hopes that this season offers an opportunity to convert those who are filled with the sin of racial hatred.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Impartial Citizen - May 8, 1850
Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer relates his experiences while travel across New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island on a lecture tour. He emphasizes the work being done to abolish slavery, promote reform and ensure voting rights in the places he visits.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Impartial Citizen - October 24, 1849
Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer continues his journaled reporting of his travels through New York and Pennsylvania on a speaking tour.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate - February 10, 1842
Speaker or author: M.
Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)
The writer offers commentary on the current condition of African Americans. He notes an improvement in literacy, morality, and general well-being.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - October 25, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer explains the current situation regarding African American schools in California. He believes the new Legislature will reform the current system.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - December 27, 1843
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The editor calls for a united effort in the fight against oppression of the race. He also asks his readers to send in letters to be published in the newspaper that will aid in this unity of purpose.
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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 educational and religious societies in Canada and the U.S. Most he concludes are hypocritical.
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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 provides an overview of two recent U.S. temperance laws established in an effort to control the sale of alcohol.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Day, William Howard, d. 1900
Newspaper or publication: Chatham Tri-Weekly Planet
Overview of speech delivered to celebrate the completion of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable project connecting England to the U.S. The speaker noted that "...difficulties measure progress..." and used this as a metaphor for emancipation.
Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 1,726 word document (text and images)
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Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Bugle
Speech regarding the influence of religion and the Church in the continuation of slavery. The speaker noted that "The teaching of religion has always favored slavery," and he noted two theologians who had publicly taught that "...God ordained the institution (of slavery)."
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 859 word document (text and images)