Title: Voice of the Fugitive - August 27, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer provides a brief overview of a recent convention in Indianapolis. It was decided during the convention that if the laws of the state became too oppressive, the free people of color would leave the state and locate elsewhere. They are determined, however, to stay within the U.S. and "strive for their moral, social, political, and intellectual elevation."
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: convention; elevation; emigration; immigration; meeting
Publication type: editorials; Newspapers