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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: AD -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection -- Copyright Permission Granted September 2007 -- Handwritten sermon on spiritual improvement for the people of color with a strong emphasis on Christian moral ethics. Description of file(s): PDF 10 page, 3,138 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: AD -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection -- Copyright Permission Granted September 2007 -- Handwritten speech regarding the importance of education for the advancement of the free people of color. The speaker noted that the speech is offered "As a Testimonial of respect for Talent, Worth, and Nobleness of Character." Includes original editing and omissions. Description of file(s): PDF 50 page, 13,486 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: AD Draft -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection -- Copyright Permission Granted September 2007 -- Handwritten notes for speech regarding the speaker's idea that the colonization of Africa is part of God's plan. The speaker emphasized the potential for a quality life there doing God's work. Description of file(s): PDF 8 page, 1,412 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: ADS -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Handwritten eulogy given after the death of Thomas Sipkins Sidney with a detailed account of Sidney's life and accomplishments. Description of file(s): PDF 34 page, 9,475 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Theodore S. Wright Speaker or author: Wright, Theodore S. (Theodore Sedgwick), 1797-1847 Newspaper or publication: New York Evangelist Speech made in support of a resolution that all civil liberties (including religious, literary, and social liberty) should be made available to all persons regardless of race. Description of file(s): PDF 9 page, 5,523 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Speech emphasizing the benefits of colonization in Africa. The speaker listed each benefit and positive feature of Africa in a very rational and pragmatic way emphasizing trade, economics, education and Christian missionary work that have improved the colonized areas. Description of file(s): PDF 25 page, 6,423 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection The speaker stressed the history, benefit, and continued need of missionary work in Africa. He emphasized the work of Jewish, Baptist, Episcopalian, Catholic, Evangelical, Presbyterian and Protestant missionaries. Description of file(s): PDF 19 page, 5,354 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William Howard Day Speaker or author: Day, William Howard, d. 1900 Newspaper or publication: New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Overview of a speech given at the unveiling of monument to Abraham Lincoln who had died in April of that year. The speaker emphasized Lincoln's great achievements but tempered this with a reminder of the legacy the system of slavery had left. He urged continued efforts for social improvements and civil rights as the country recovered from the Civil War. Description of file(s): PDF 12 page, 3,929 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William Davis Speaker or author: Davis, William A., fl. 1862-1864 Newspaper or publication: Oberlin Evangelist Overview of a narrative about one man's experience with slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 518 word document (text and images) |
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Title: George B. Vashon Speaker or author: Vashon, George Boyer, 1824-1878 Newspaper or publication: Oberlin Evangelist Verbose speech on character and quality of life given at the "Monthly Rhetorical Exercises of the College Department" when Vashon was a member of the senior class at Oberlin College. Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,272 word document (text and images) |
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Title: H. Ford Douglass Speaker or author: Douglass, H. Ford Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Historical Society -- Anti-Slavery Pamphlets Speech in reply to John Mercer Langston who the speaker accuses of not being clear regarding his support of colonization. The speaker argues for immigration as a solution to the questions that arise regarding the nominally free people living in the U.S. Description of file(s): PDF 18 page, 5,605 word document (text and images) |
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Title: John Mercer Langston Speaker or author: Langston, John Mercer, 1829-1897. Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Historical Society -- Pamphlet Collection The speaker traced the history of the human struggle for freedom, justice and liberty. He emphasized that the struggle for emancipation of the slaves was part of this universal, human struggle for freedom. The speaker stressed that all human beings have an innate desire to be free, and this is their birthright. Description of file(s): PDF 25 page, 8,341 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Henry Higland Garnet Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882. Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library Excerpt from a longer speech first delivered on 1843, modified, and republished in 1848. The speaker called for action among the slaves of the nation through a passionate appeal for liberty and freedom. Description of file(s): PDF 9 page, 3,314 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Lengthy and eloquent eulogy on the life and character of Thomas Clarkson. The speaker spoke about Clarkson's early years, his struggles, and his accomplishments. He included the history of slavery, the current situation with the slaves and freed people of color, and his hopes and beliefs in a positive future. Description of file(s): PDF 60 page, 17,894 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Lengthy speech justifying the idea of colonization based on evangelization of Africa. The speaker believed that this was the divine duty of the Negro race since Africa was their spiritual home. The speaker presented a history of Africa and slavery to provide a basis for his reasoning. Description of file(s): PDF 38 page, 11,220 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Overview of speech regarding the conditions of African Americans given before an English audience. The speaker stressed the appeal of England to those of African descent. Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,635 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Lengthy sermon regarding the important role of God and religion in government. The speaker addressed issues of slavery and society throughout the history of the world. Description of file(s): PDF 21 page, 5,823 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Lengthy speech on the importance of the English language to civilization and the success of the newly emerging society in Liberia. The speaker praised the literary history of the English language, emphasizing the importance of education in this area. Description of file(s): PDF 36 page, 12,785 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Lengthy speech describing the current situation in the new colony of Monrovia in Liberia, Africa. The speaker emphasized the positive aspects of an abundance of natural resources, a freedom based society and a just government available there. (speech 23971 is a duplicate of this speech) Description of file(s): PDF 16 page, 4,524 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Alexander Crummell Speaker or author: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection Lengthy sermon in which the speaker compares the plight of those held in bondage in the U.S. with the experiences of slaves in ancient Egypt. The speaker believed that it was God's Will that the people of Africa should be converted to Christianity. Description of file(s): PDF 21 page, 6,407 word document (text and images) |