Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: Shall we ask for help in vain? Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 4, 1852 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer suggests that anyone who wishes to help the fugitive slaves living in Canada should make donations to the Refugees' Home Society or to the newspaper. He stresses that what the refugees need most now are homes, education and employment. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: abolitionists; aid; Canada; charity; contributions; donation; education; elevation; fugitives; housing; improvement; refugees; support People: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817 Organization: Refugee Home Society Publication type: editorials; Newspapers |
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