University Archives

Title: Provincial Freeman - May 20, 1854

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer discusses the general Canadian views on the immigration of people of African descent. Sentiment is divided into two camps: Emigrationists and Anti-Emigrationists. While these immigrants are arriving from various countries, the concern is mostly centered on those coming across the border from the U.S.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

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

Keywords: Anti-Emigrationists; Canada; emigration; fugitives; immigration; Slavery; Underground Railroad

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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