University Archives

Speaker or author: Spellman, William, fl. 1830-1885

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

Brief speech regarding civil rights for freed black citizens. The speaker also emphasized his resolution for providing continued employment for black lecturers in Connecticut.

Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 358 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1849-09-13

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: Civil rights; employment; justice; lecturers

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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