Frederick Douglass Newspapers, 1847-1874: Now Online
WEBJan 17, 2020 · See hundreds of issues of newspapers edited by African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass, one of the most significant writers and orators of the 19th century, on the Library of Congress website.
The North Star | Abolitionist Newspaper & Frederick Douglass
WEBThe North Star, antislavery newspaper published by African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass. First published on December 3, 1847, using funds Douglass earned during a speaking tour in Great Britain and Ireland, The North Star soon developed into one of the most influential African American.
About this Collection | Frederick Douglass Newspapers, 1847 …
WEBThis online collection presents newspapers edited by Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), the African American abolitionist who escaped slavery and became one of the most famous orators, authors, and journalists of the 19th century.
Frederick Douglass | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Frederick Douglass, African American abolitionist, orator, newspaper publisher, and author who is famous for his first autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself.
Why Frederick Douglass Matters - HISTORY
WEBFeb 10, 2018 · Poster recruiting Black men to fight in the Union Army in the American Civil War, signed by many including Frederick Douglass.
Frederick Douglass ‑ Narrative, Quotes & Facts | HISTORY
WEBOct 27, 2009 · Frederick Douglass was a formerly enslaved man who became a prominent activist, author and public speaker. He became a leader in the abolitionist movement, which sought to end the practice of...
Frederick Douglass' Remarkable Life, From Slavery To 'American ... - NPR
WEBApr 19, 2019 · The Pulitzer Prize for History was awarded this week to historian David Blight for his book about 19th century abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass is probably best known for his...
Articles and Essays | Frederick Douglass Newspapers, 1847-1874 ...
WEBOn July 5, 1852, eminent African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass delivered a brilliant speech to nearly six hundred people filling Rochester, New York’s Corinthian Hall, as organized by the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Sewing Society.
Illuminating the story of Frederick Douglass, his journey to …
WEBJun 8, 2022 · In the 1840s, Frederick Douglass was already becoming famous as a leading abolitionist and orator, even giving speeches abroad. But legally, Douglass — who escaped from slavery in Maryland in 1838 — was still …
Historical Newspapers Edited by Frederick Douglass Now Online
WEBJan 29, 2020 · Newspapers edited by Frederick Douglass, who escaped slavery in 1838 and became a voice for abolitionists as a journalist, orator, and author, have been digitized and are now available online from the Library of Congress.
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