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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Title: Henry Highland Garnet Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 Newspaper or publication: Liberator The speaker read the Emancipation Proclamation aloud to a cheering audience and urged African Americans to join the Union army in the Civil War's continued fighting. Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 830 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William Cooper Nell Speaker or author: Nell, William C. (William Cooper), 1816-1874. Newspaper or publication: Liberator Speech given celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation and honoring those who fought for this glorious event. The speaker acknowledged the contributions of African American heroes of the Civil War, the American Revolution, and the long struggle for emancipation. Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 760 word document (text and images) |
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Title: John B. Smith Speaker or author: Smith, J. B. (John B.), Rev., fl. 1852-1863 Newspaper or publication: Liberator The speaker emphasized the desire for equal rights for the newly freed slaves. While he admitted to being surprised by the Emancipation Proclamation, he believed it was God's Will and that justice had finally prevailed. He denounced those who agreed with the Crittenden Compromise, and emphasized that the war was not caused by the abolitionists. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 319 word document (text and image) |
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Title: Robert Purvis Speaker or author: Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898 Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard The speaker rejoiced in the recent emancipation of the slaves but stressed that the battle for improving the condition of the formerly enslaved and the prevalent prejudice would offer the Abolitionists continued work. Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 2,084 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Robert Purvis Speaker or author: Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898 Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard Speech given to commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation and praise Abraham Lincoln for freeing the slaves. Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 658 word document (text and images) |
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Title: W. J. O. Bryant Speaker or author: Bryant, W. J. O. Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal The speaker encouraged continued efforts in the work towards complete abolition. He emphasized that while Abraham Lincoln's proclamation given the year before had set more than 4 million slaves free, that some states were excluded and work needs to continue to abolish slavery completely. Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 920 word document (text and images) |
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Title: J. B. Sanderson Speaker or author: Sanderson, J. B., d. 1875 Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal Enthusiastic speech offered in celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. The speaker praised Abraham Lincoln and compared him to St. Peter. Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 1,425 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Thomas H. Street Speaker or author: Street, Thomas H. Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal Speech delivered during a celebration of the first anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. The speaker traced the history of slavery from its ancient beginning to the progress made since emancipation. He stressed that it takes both the white and black races of American people working together to make the country great. He encouraged all African Americans to continue to improve themselves to meet the social challenges that lay ahead. Description of file(s): PDF 12 page, 2,711 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Thomas Myers Decatur Ward Speaker or author: Ward, Thomas Myers Decatur Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal The speaker included several important quotes against slavery by known and respected people. He then traced the history of slavery in the U.S. and praised Abraham Lincoln for its end. He stressed the future need for progress, education, and patience among the newly freed slaves. Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 2,307 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Thomas Myers Decatur Ward Speaker or author: Ward, Thomas Myers Decatur Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal Hopeful speech regarding the future of African Americans now that the Emancipation Proclamation has been delivered and the slaves are free. The speaker stressed the sacrifice of those who had fought and died for freedom. Description of file(s): PDF 10 page, 2,200 word document (text and images) |
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Title: John G. Wilson Speaker or author: Wilson, John G. Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal Patriotic speech regarding the bravery and heroism of black Union soldiers. The speaker noted that while he realized the Emancipation Proclamation was of military necessity, he praised Abraham Lincoln for seeing the right action in it. He felt as if it was well earned by the blood and courage of those who had fought and died for freedom. Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 2,339 word document (text and images) |
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Subtitle: The Response for Freedom. Title: Pacific Appeal - February 14, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) Although the Emancipation Proclamation is in effect, and speeches are being made regarding the meaning of freedom in this country, true freedom will not be realized until the Civil War is ended and peace is restored. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: "Nobody Hurt." Title: Pacific Appeal - April 25, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) Contrary to the fears of those opposed to emancipation, those freed from slavery have not turned to violence. The writer now hopes that all African Americans will enjoy the rights of citizenship in every state. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: A Word in Relation to the Celebration of January 1st, 1864. Title: Pacific Appeal - December 26, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The editor emphasizes promptness for all those who plan to participate in the upcoming January 1st celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: "The Year of Jubilee Has Come!" January,, 1, 1863. Title: Pacific Appeal - January 3, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The editor officially announces that the Emancipation Proclamation is now in effect. Slavery is abolished in the U.S. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Ought the American Colored People of this Coast to Celebrate the Ensuing Fourth of July? Title: Pacific Appeal - May 2, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer addresses the question of whether African Americans should celebrate the July 4th holiday since it doesn't really mark their freedom like it does for white Americans. He suggests that from now on the celebration of the emancipation of the British West Indies (usually celebrated on August 1st) be celebrated on July 4th. This way, the Fourth of July could truly be a national holiday giving all Americans a way to celebrate freedom. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The First of August. Title: Pacific Appeal - July 30, 1864 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer announces the end of the annual August 1st celebration of the emancipation of the British West Indies. From now on, he urges his readers to celebration their own emancipation on the January 1st anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation instead. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Ensuing First of January. Title: Pacific Appeal - October 3, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer asks his readers to consider how the January 1st anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation should be celebrated. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Voice from Egypt. Title: Pacific Appeal - Februrary 7, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer comments on a Democratic meeting held in Illinois to denounce the war and the Emancipation Proclamation. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Citizenship. Title: Pacific Appeal - July 25, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer comments on an article published in the Evening Journal newspaper regarding Attorney General Edward Bates' opinion on citizenship. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |