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University of Detroit Mercy
Black Abolitionist Archive


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Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Date Published: 1839-07-13
Notes: The writer offers a description and critique of the recent anniversary celebration of the New York chapter of the Phoenixonian Literary Society.

Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Date Published: 1840-10-17
Notes: The writer gives a review of a book of Biblical illustrations that has recently gone on sale at local bookstores.

Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Date Published: 1841-09-11
Notes: The writer gives a brief overview of the first issue of a new monthly magazine devoted to literature, art, and science.

Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
Date Published: 1856-04-19
Notes: The editor gives a brief announcement of the arrival of Miss Amelia Freeman, an artist who is visiting Chatham.

Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Date Published: 1860-03-03
Notes: [parts missing] The writer discusses how African Americans are portrayed in news articles and magazines. He offers a strong critique of publications like the "Sunday Times." He emphasizes the lackluster reporting of the great performances of actors like Rachel and Ira Aldridge.

Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Date Published: 1860-05-12
Notes: Detailed review of a recent festival performance given in Charleston, South Carolina.

Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Date Published: 1862-02-08
Notes: The writer responds to a suggestion to put together an exhibition of African American art.

Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Elevator (1865 - 18??)
Date Published: 1865-06-02
Notes: The writer describes a couple of sites along a street in San Francisco. He details some of the artwork available in shops there that depicts the changing social image of African Americans.

Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Elevator (1865 - 18??)
Date Published: 1865-09-08
Notes: The writer expresses his thoughts on the current rush of artistic and poetic expression inspired by the ending of four years of war.