Speaker or author: Reason, Charles Lewis, 1818-1893
Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman
Speech dedicating a library for the Institute for Colored Youth stressing the benefits of education to the elevation of the race.
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Title: Colored American - March 16, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his dismay regarding a rumor that a beloved teacher is about to be moved to another district.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - April 12, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer gives a brief overview of an unruly meeting he attended of the Dumas Literary Society.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 13, 1857
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer tells her readers that a school offering basic courses for all children regardless of race or financial situation is available.
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 12, 1851
Speaker or author: Bibb, Mary E.
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
A teacher asks for help to continue educating children of the fugitives and the poor in her area.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 26, 1851
Speaker or author: Bibb, M[ary] E.
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer discusses the current condition of the schools in her section of the province. She acknowledges those who have contributed to the changes in education there.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 1, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer discusses the need for schools to educate children of African descent. He mentions a few schools available in the area.
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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 a brief overview of the current status of the settlements around Sandwich in Canada.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 1, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief introduction to William G. Allen, professor at New York Central College.
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 2, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief commentary on a local Literary Society established in honor of a beloved teacher.
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 24, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Overview of a ceremony marking the re-opening of a grammar school for African American children. Several important members of the African American community were present. Presentations were made to outstanding leaders and students including a piece of the Atlantic cable that had been installed in 1858.
Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - November 24, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer tells his readers that a benefit festival will be held to raise money to retain a much needed school teacher.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column