Speaker or author: Caples, Charles V.
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Short address on the second anniversary of the Colored Young Men's Debating Society in which the speaker acknowledged the benefits and successes of the society.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 320 word document (images and text)
Title: Colored American - July 20, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to read more in order to keep current with scientific and social advances. But he also encourages them to read more in order to continue to educate themselves (both spiritually and socially) and to reinforce the solid connection with their community.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Weekly Advocate - January 14, 1837
Speaker or author: Sears, Robert
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
Robert Sears wished subscribers a Happy New Year. He stressed the progress and failures of the preceding year, and offered hope and encouragement for African Americans in the years to come.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages