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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: A Trip to the East. Title: Colored American - September 4, 1841 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The editor describes his experiences with racial prejudice on public transportation while traveling to Massachusetts. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: War in the East. Title: Colored American - October 17, 1840 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer reports on rumors of war in the Middle-east. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Going East. Title: Elevator - September 22, 1865 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??) The writer tells his readers of several families who have left California and returned to the eastern states. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Elections at the East. Title: Pacific Appeal - November 15, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer provides a brief overview of the outcome of two recent political elections Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: What are Our Freemen in the East Doing? Title: Pacific Appeal - March 5, 1864 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer tells his readers that the Emancipation Proclamation was just a starting point for the work that lies ahead for all African Americans. Now is the time for the elevation of the race and the fight against prejudice. The key to success is an improvement of moral character and social standing. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |