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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: Colored Settlements and Schools. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 29, 1852 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer provides a brief overview of the current status of the settlements around Sandwich in Canada. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Keep It Before the Refugees' Friends. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 30, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer provides an update on the collection of funds to purchase land for the refugees from slavery living in Canada. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: More Help for Refugees. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - Feburary 26, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer reports recent donations of food, clothing, and money to the poor in his area. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Prejudice against the Refugees in Canada. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 7, 1852 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer responds to a letter published in another newspaper maligning the refugees of slavery who are now living in Canada. The unsigned letter is not only prejudicial and condescending, but also offensive in that it accuses black men of preferring white women over black women. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Homes for the Refugees in Canada. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 1, 1851 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer shares two resolutions regarding fugitive slaves living in Canada that were passed at a recent state convention held in Michigan. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Schools in Canada. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - June 17, 1852 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer stresses the importance of education for all people of African descent living in the Canada and the U.S. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: An Appeal to the Refugees for Help. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 8, 1852 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer tells his readers that there are two main influences on society: "the pulpit and the press." He thanks his readers for their support in keeping the newspaper in publication. He reinforces the important place this publication has in the current political environment and the ongoing struggle for freedom. |
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Subtitle: The Day Schools of New York & Vicinity. Title: Weekly Anglo-African - November 16, 1861 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) The writer tells his readers that while local schools are not well attended, the night school seems to be doing well. He stresses the importance of education. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |