Black Abolitionist Archive

Subtitle: Philomathean Lectures.

Title: Colored American - January 13, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer encourages his readers to attend a series of lectures offered by the Philomathean Society. Attending lectures such as these help stimulate youthful minds and keep idle youth away from the theaters.

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

Subtitle: The Intellectual Season.

Title: Colored American - November 13, 1841

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer encourages his readers to use the upcoming season for intellectual pursuits and to avoid the gambling houses. He tells his readers that lectures will be available to the public during the upcoming months.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Thoughts in Season.

Title: Colored American - May 11, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer reminds his readers that it is human to err, that forgiveness is a Divine and Christian act. To return evil with evil goes against the teachings of Christ.

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

Subtitle: Lecture by Mr. P. K. Cole.

Title: Elevator - December 8, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)

The writer gives a brief review of a lecture regarding establishing trade relations with Japan.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Dr. Irwin's Lecture.

Title: Pacific Appeal - March 26, 1864

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer gives a brief overview of a lecture regarding the influence of slavery and the benefits of Christianity in government. A portion of the proceeds were donated to the newspaper.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Lecture and Exhibition of Dr. E. R. Johnson.

Title: Pacific Appeal - October 3, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer provides a brief overview of a lecture and demonstration given on hypnotism and laughing gas to raise money for the newspaper.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Lecture by Elihu Burritt, Esq.

Title: Provincial Freeman - March 7, 1857

Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer gives a brief overview of a lecture delivered by Elihu Burritt on establishing a peaceful alliance between the slaveholders in the southern U.S. and those who oppose slavery in the North.

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

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

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

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

Subtitle: Professor Cambell's Lecture on Central Africa.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - December 15, 1860

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer provides commentary on a recent lecture regarding explorations in Africa.

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

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