Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that Canada offers more opportunity for farming and mechanical trades than any sort of service jobs for those of African descent.
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: barbers; bootblacks; business; Canada; elevation; employment; farmers; livelihood; mechanics; waiters
Publication type: editorials; Newspapers