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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: The Dawn Institute. Title: Provincial Freeman - April 7, 1855 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer comments on a recent lecture regarding the management troubles of the Dawn Institute. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The Discourse by the Rev. Dr. Helmuth of the Colonial Church and School Society. Title: Provincial Freeman - June 18, 1859 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer gives a brief overview of an address given by a representative of the Church of England who traveled to Chatham to speak on "benevolent and philanthropic religious societies." Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Dumas Literary Society. Title: Provincial Freeman - April 12, 1856 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer gives a brief overview of an unruly meeting he attended of the Dumas Literary Society. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Lectures. Title: Provincial Freeman - March 17, 1855 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer offers commentary on two lectures recently delivered in Toronto by two renowned speakers. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Editorial Correspondence No. 2. Title: Provincial Freeman - August 8, 1857 Speaker or author: Shadd, Isaac D. Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer tells of his travels on a lecture journey across the U.S. and parts of Canada. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - September 23, 1852 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) Brief overview of a speech regarding the refugees in Canada delivered in Sandwich, Ontario. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Amherstburg Courier. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 1, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The editor comments on a report of a mob disrupting a lecture given in Boston by a Canadian government representative. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Self Elevation. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 26, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer announces an upcoming lecture by Henry Bibb on the subject of agriculture. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Rev. S. Ward. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 19, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer announces an upcoming visit of Canadian towns by Samuel Ringgold Ward. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Five Dollars Admission. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 15, 1852 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer comments on the upcoming speaking engagement of Lajos Kossuth. He tells his readers that Kossuth is trying to raise money for ammunition which seems to contradict the cause of freedom and life that the slaves are fighting for. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: George Thompson, Esq., M. P. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 1, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer relates an incident in which a lecture given in Boston by a member of British Parliament is disrupted by a mob. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Anniversaries in New York. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - May 21, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) Very brief overview of a lecture delivered by Henry Ward Beecher in New York. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Personal. Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 1, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) Brief snippets of information on lectures, travels, and news from around the country pertaining to African Americans. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Nat Turner, the Virginia Hero. Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 29, 1859 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) In light of recent events at Harper's Ferry, the writer encourages his readers to attend the upcoming lecture on Nat Turner whose heroic actions he compares with John Brown's. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Anglo-African Lectures. Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 15, 1859 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) The writer calls his readers attentions to the announcement of upcoming lectures that is included on another page of this newspaper. He stresses the importance of this lecture series and expresses pride in being able to provide this service to the community. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Fato Profugus Virg.* Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 20, 1861 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) The writer commends the work of Henry Highland Garnet, and praises him as a positive example of what is possible for all African Americans who strive for greatness. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: What a Breeze! Title: Weekly Anglo-African - November 12, 1859 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) The writer describes the fearful atmosphere of the country following the actions of John Brown and during the days of his trial. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Lecture on Slavery. Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 16, 1861 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) The writer provides commentary on a recent lecture on slavery. He compares the institution of slavery in the U. S. with slavery practiced in ancient Egypt, Russia, and Rome. Description of file(s): one scanned, three columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Lectures in the Lecture Season. Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 22, 1859 Speaker or author: Hamilton, Thomas Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) The writer encourages his readers to attend the upcoming lecture series being offered by the Weekly Anglo-African newspaper. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |