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| Speaker or Author: | De Grasse, Isaiah G. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | To the American Convention for promoting the Abolition of Slavery, and improving the condition of the African Race. | | Date Published: | 1831 | | Notes: | Spoken essay given by a 15 year old boy at an exhibition of the New York African Free School in 1828 regarding his experience with slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Nickens, David, ca. 1794-1838 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Celebration | | Date Published: | 1832-08-11 | | Notes: | An address delivered on July 5th, 1832 regarding "cultivating a friendly union among ourselves as oppressed people." A processional march to Walnut St., a four mile canal boat ride (with approximately 100 persons)on the Govenor Washington canal boat, and a church picnic followed. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Osborne, Peter, fl. 1832 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Address of Mr. Peter Osborne, Delievered on the 5th of July, 1832, to the People of Color in the African Church in the city of New-Haven, Connecticut | | Date Published: | 1832-12-01 | | Notes: | Address delivered on July 5th, the date celebrated to call attention to the "lack of independence" for slaves and as a form of protest to the July 4th celebration. |
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| Speaker or Author: | William G. Hamilton | | Newspaper: | Emancipator | | Title: | Anti-Slavery Address | | Date Published: | 1834-06-10 | | Notes: | Address delivered before the Annual Convention of the Free People of Color of the United States involving issues of emancipation and colonization of Africa. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Paul, Nathaniel, 1792 or 3-1839 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Public Meeting -- Wilberforce Settlement | | Date Published: | 1835-03-14 | | Notes: | Speech regarding the influence of Christianity and British slave laws in the abolition of U.S. slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Paul, Nathaniel, 1792 or 3-1839 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Annual Meeting of the Glasgow Emancipation Society | | Date Published: | 1835-06-27 | | Notes: | Speech given before the Glasgow Emancipation Society recognizing the society's accomplishments and encouraging them to continue their efforts towards emancipation. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Smith, James McCune, 1813-1865 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Annual Meeting of the Glasgow Emancipation Society | | Date Published: | 1835-06-27 | | Notes: | Brief congratulations to the Emancipation Society of Glasgow for their recent contribution to suppression of the slave trade. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Caples, Charles V. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Anniversary of the (Colored) Young Men's Debating Society | | Date Published: | 1835-10-10 | | Notes: | Short address on the second anniversary of the Colored Young Men's Debating Society in which the speaker acknowledged the benefits and successes of the society. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Forten, James Jr. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- New York Public Library -- Schomburg Collection | | Title: | An Address Delivered before the Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society of Philadelphia on the Evening of the 14th of April, 1836 | | Date Published: | 1836 | | Notes: | Address delivered before the Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society of Philadelphia offering encouragement for continuing efforts in their work for emancipation. The speaker emphasized the horrors of slavery and the benefits of a Christian approach towards freedom. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Harvard University -- Anti-Slavery Pamphlets | | Title: | An Address Delivered Before the Moral Reform Society, in Philadelphia, August 8, 1836 | | Date Published: | 1836 | | Notes: | An address given in response to a resolution before the Moral Reform Society on the benefits of education for freed slaves. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Roper, Moses | | Newspaper: | Patriot | | Title: | American Slavery | | Date Published: | 1836-06-01 | | Notes: | Anecdotal speech delivered before the congregation at Reverend T. Price's Chapel in England on the cruelties suffered by slaves in America. The speaker stressed the progress of the anti-slavery society. (Speech 01285 is a duplicate of this speech.) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Roper, Moses | | Newspaper: | Patriot | | Title: | American Slavery | | Date Published: | 1836-06-01 | | Notes: | Anecdotal speech delivered at Reverend T. Price's Chapel in England on the cruelities suffered by slaves in America. He addresses the issues of education, the assistance provided by the Quakers, and the "good" vs. "bad" treatment slaves receive from slaveholders. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Wright, Theodore S. (Theodore Sedgwick), 1797-1847 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Speech of the Rev. T.S. Wright at the N.E.A.S. Convention | | Date Published: | 1836-06-25 | | Notes: | Speech regarding equal opportunities for both black and white races, the cruelties of slavery, and the need for Christian interaction in race relations. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Wright, Theodore S. (Theodore Sedgwick), 1797-1847 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | N. E. Anti-Slavery Convention | | Date Published: | 1836-07-02 | | Notes: | Speech given in response to a resolution regarding the "right of free discussion" which was being threatened by legislation. |
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| Speaker or Author: | White, Jacob C., d. 1872 | | Newspaper: | National Enquirer | | Title: | Anniversary of the British West-India Emancipation | | Date Published: | 1836-08-17 | | Notes: | Speech given to commemorate the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in the British West Indies on August 1, 1834. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Ruggles, David, 1810-1849 | | Newspaper: | Emancipator | | Title: | Traitors Exposed | | Date Published: | 1836-11-02 | | Notes: | Speech delivered before a public meeting recounting the experience of Eliza Drummings at the hands of men who were helping her escape slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Watkins, William J. | | Newspaper: | Philanthropist | | Date Published: | 1836-11-04 | | Notes: | Speech focusing on the benefits of education for freed slaves. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Ray, Charles B. (Charles Bennett), 1807-1886 | | Date Published: | 1836-12-15 | | Notes: | Speech given at the first quarterly meeting of the United Anti-Slavery Society of New York in response to resolutions regarding the fundamental abolition goals of the organization. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Gardner, Charles | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Fourth Annual Report of the American Anti-Slavery Society, pp. 11-15 | | Date Published: | 1837 | | Notes: | Speech given regarding the possible positive results of immediate emancipation, and how freed slaves will live in and contribute to society. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Johnson, Mr., fl. 1837 | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Boston Public Library -- Anti-Slavery Pamphlets -- 5th Annual Report, 1837 | | Title: | Proceedings of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, pp. xxvi - xxviii | | Date Published: | 1837-01-26 | | Notes: | First hand account of one man's experience with slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Morel, Junius C. | | Newspaper: | National Enquirer | | Title: | Speeches at the Late Convention | | Date Published: | 1837-03-11 | | Notes: | Speech against the colonization movement given before a convention held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Wright, Theodore S. (Theodore Sedgwick), 1797-1847 | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Title: | Prejudice Against the Colored Man | | Date Published: | 1837-07-08 | | Notes: | Speech regarding the negative effects of prejudice on people of all races in terms of self-esteem issues, and educational and moral advancement. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Wright, Theodore S. (Theodore Sedgwick), 1797-1847 | | Newspaper: | Herald of Freedom | | Title: | Address of the Rev. Theodore S. Wright, Before the Convention of the New-York State Anti-Slavery Society, On the Acceptance of the Annual Report, Held at Utica, Sept. 20 | | Date Published: | 1837-11-04 | | Notes: | Speech given before the New York State Anti-Slavery Society on the acceptance and adoption of the annual report with emphasis placed on the efforts toward emancipation that the society had accomplished since its inception. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Augustus William Hanson | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Title: | Address Delivered September 3rd, 1838, before the New York Association for the Political Elevation and Improvement of the people of color | | Date Published: | 1838-09-15 | | Notes: | Rambling speech regarding the inherent rights of human beings in a free society regardless of race. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Pennington, James W. C. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Yale University -- Anti-Slavery Pamphlets | | Title: | An Address Delivered at Newark, N.J. at the First Anniversary of West India Emancipation | | Date Published: | 1839 | | Notes: | Speech commemorating the anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies on August 1, 1834. The speaker stressed the horrors of the slave trade and the importance of immediate emancipation in the U.S. He also emphasized his disagreement with the idea of colonization. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Beman, Amos Gerry, 1812-1874 | | Newspaper: | Emancipator | | Title: | Address, Delivered in the Colored Congregational Church, Hartford, Conn., August 1, 1839, by Amos G. Beman, Pastor of the Colored Congregational Church in New Haven | | Date Published: | 1839-11-07 | | Notes: | Excerpt of a speech delivered before the Congregational Church in Hartford, Connecticut and published in the Emancipator newspaper. The newspaper notes that: "Mr. B. endeavors successfully, in his address, to show, that the colored race may be elevated in this country, in respect to property, intelligence, and moral worth; which he declares are the elements of true happiness and prosperity. Having concluded his argument, he makes an eloquent and earnest appeal to his hearers, to inspire them with resolution to overcome the obstacles in the way of their elevation." (Includes MP3 audio file.) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Smith, James McCune, 1813-1865 | | Newspaper: | Edinburgh Observer | | Title: | Anti-Slavery Breakfast | | Date Published: | 1840-07-28 | | Notes: | Speech delivered before a group of abolitionists in Edinburgh, Scotland, during a breakfast meeting. The speaker presented the perspective of the black abolitionist in the struggle for emancipation, and emphasized the politics involved as well as the injustice of slavery and slaveholding. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873 | | Newspaper: | National Anti-Slavery Standard | | Title: | British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society | | Date Published: | 1840-07-30 | | Notes: | Speech given in London before the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society regarding the political implications of continued slavery in the U.S. after British emancipation. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Alexander, S. R. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Anniversary of British Emancipation | | Date Published: | 1840-08-14 | | Notes: | Speech given on the anniversary of the emancipation of slavery in the British West Indies; and comparing this with the continuation of slavery in the U.S. (Includes MP3 audio file.) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Hilton, John T. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Anniversary of British Emancipation | | Date Published: | 1840-08-14 | | Notes: | Speech delivered on the anniversary of British emancipation of the West Indies, and a comparison of this with the continuation of slavery in the U.S. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Nell, William C. (William Cooper), 1816-1874. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Anniversary for British Emancipation | | Date Published: | 1840-08-14 | | Notes: | Speech given on the anniversary of British emancipation of the West Indies with a comparison of this act to the continuation of slavery in the U.S. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Shadd, Abraham D. | | Newspaper: | Colored American (1837 - 1842) | | Title: | Address of Mr. A. D. Shadd of Westchester | | Date Published: | 1840-08-22 | | Notes: | Speech given on the anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies stressing the political implications of this and the continued slavery in the U.S. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Hilton, John T. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Arrival of Wm. Lloyd Garrison and N. P. Rogers from England | | Date Published: | 1840-08-28 | | Notes: | Speech given at Marlboro Chapel to commemorate the arrival in Boston from England of William Lloyd Garrison and N. P. Rogers. An invitation for the event was issued reading: "all abolitionists of Boston and vicinity, irrespective of complexion, respectfully requested to unite in this public reception of our esteemed friends and co-adjutors in the cause of universal emancipation." |
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| Speaker or Author: | Nell, William C. (William Cooper), 1816-1874. | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Arrival of Wm. Lloyd Garrison and N. P. Rogers from England | | Date Published: | 1840-08-28 | | Notes: | Speech given at Marlboro Chapel to commemorate the arrival in Boston from England of William Lloyd Garrison and N. P. Rogers. An invitation for the event was issued reading: "all abolitionists of Boston and vicinity, irrespective of complexion, respectfully requested to unite in this public reception of our esteemed friends and co-adjutors in the cause of universal emancipation." |
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| Speaker or Author: | Ward, Thomas Myers Decatur | | Newspaper: | Pacific Appeal | | Title: | Celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation of Jan. 1st, 1863, at Platt's Hall. Oration. Recorded Testimonies Against Slavery | | Date Published: | 1863-01-17 | | Notes: | The speaker included several important quotes against slavery by known and respected people. He then traced the history of slavery in the U.S. and praised Abraham Lincoln for its end. He stressed the future need for progress, education, and patience among the newly freed slaves. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Anglo-African (1863 - 1865) | | Date Published: | 1865-12-23 | | Notes: | The writer comments on the proceedings of the first session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress. Debate about laws and civil rights for the newly freed slaves after Reconstruction made this session an important one. |
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