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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Title: William Jones Speaker or author: Jones, William Newspaper or publication: American Freeman Anecdotal speech regarding one man's experience with slavery and his praise of Gerrit Smith's benevolence. Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 292 word document (text and images) |
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Title: J. W. C. Pennington Speaker or author: Pennington, James W. C. Newspaper or publication: Christian Freeman Speech given on the injustices and prejudices against people of color in the Christian churches with emphasis placed on how this treatment is not in accordance with Christian teaching. Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 967 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Edumund Kelly Speaker or author: Kelly, Edmund, b. 1818 Newspaper or publication: Freeman's Journal Anecdotal speech regarding one man's experience with slavery. Although his father was Irish, his mother's race determined his condition as property of a slaveholder. Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 745 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Edmund Kelly Speaker or author: Kelly, Edmund, b. 1818 Newspaper or publication: Freeman's Journal Anecdotal speech regarding one man's experience within the system of slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 356 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Charles Lenox Remond Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873 Newspaper or publication: Freeman's Journal (Dublin) Speech given in Dublin regarding the current condition of slaves and slavery in the U.S. in an effort to rally support for the abolitionist cause in America. Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,246 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William Wells Brown Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman Brief speech in which the speaker noted that although he felt an increase in public support for the abolition of slavery, his experience since childhood had been one of constant contempt from the white population because of his race. (Includes MP3 audio file.) Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 314 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Stephen Pembroke Speaker or author: Pembroke, Stephen Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman Anecdotal speech regarding one man's experience with slavery and subsequent escape. (Stephen Pembroke is the brother of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, a well-known black abolitionist and speaker.) Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 675 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Robert Purvis Speaker or author: Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898 Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman Brief speech expressing opposition to the Fugitive Slave Bill and the governmental "compromises" that were being suggested to avoid complete abolition of slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 271 word document (text and image) |
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Title: Robert Purvis Speaker or author: Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898 Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman The speaker described the injustices suffered by the nominally free black citizens along with the fugitive slaves in a society that continues to stress slavery over justice and humanity. He noted the irony in the fact that the free black citizen must pay school taxes even though he is not allowed to send his children to the school where his tax money is spent. Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 419 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Charles L. Reason Speaker or author: Reason, Charles Lewis, 1818-1893 Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman Speech dedicating a library for the Institute for Colored Youth stressing the benefits of education to the elevation of the race. Description of file(s): PDF 13 page, 3,096 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Charles Lenox Remond Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873 Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman Brief speech regarding the question of which political party will succeed in abolishing slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 221 word document (text and image) |
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Title: Samuel Ringgold Ward Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817 Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman Speech responding to a claim made by Captain Isaiah Rynders that he could prove the Negro race had descended from monkeys. Captain Rynders and a man referred to as Dr. Grant were attempting to convince others of the racial inferiority of the Negro race. Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 531 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Samuel Ringgold Ward Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817 Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman Detailed account of the history of the Negro race including historical and current accomplishments. The speaker quoted sources who trace humanity itself to origins in Africa, and he stresses the ability of African Americans to accomplish more than they are given credit for. Description of file(s): PDF 16 page, 3,903 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Anthony Burns Speaker or author: Burns, Anthony, 1834-1862 Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman Anecdotal speech regarding one man's experience as a fugitive slave. The speech was given during a drive to raise money to purchase the speaker's freedom. (Includes MP3 audio file.) Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 857 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Mary Ann Shadd Cary Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893 Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman The speaker opened a debate on the merits of emigration to Canada by the free people of color. She emphasized the benefits of the climate, economy, opportunities in agriculture and property ownership, and the positive character of the Canadian people. Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 1,482 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Martin R. Delany Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885 Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman Lengthy speech detailing the various ways states were dealing with racial issues. The speaker also touched on issues of colonization and amelioration. Description of file(s): PDF 19 pages, 4,424 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Emmanuel Morris Speaker or author: Morris, Emmanuel, waiter Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman Brief speech delivered by a black waiter during a meeting of "colored citizens of St. Catharines." The speaker stressed the prejudice and insults he and other hotel employees had suffered from both employers and customers. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 158 word document (text and image) |
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Title: William P. Newman Speaker or author: Newman, William P., fl. 1854 Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman Brief speech addressing the importance of social occasions that bring together people of all races for entertainment and companionship. Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,048 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Samuel Ringgold Ward Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817 Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman Overview of a sermon given on the benefits of missionary work being done by the Church in Canada. The speaker asked his congregation to be generous in donating money to this cause. Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,274 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Samuel Ringgold Ward Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817 Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman Speech regarding the horrors of slavery, and the benefits of missionary work in spreading Christianity and helping the slaves. Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 1,639 word document (text and images) |