Historic Newspapers: Search Results

THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, May 11, 1850

• Rare Anti Slavery publication - slaves
• Emancipation of the enslaved - abolition
• Over 10 years prior to the Civil War

The motto printed in the masthead

THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, April 27, 1850

• Rare Anti Slavery publication - slaves
• Emancipation of the enslaved - abolition
• Over 10 years prior to the Civil War

The motto printed in the

EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, July 6, 1843

• Rare anti-slavery publication
• Abolition movement - free slaves
• About 18 years prior to the Civil War

As the title would suggest, this is an

THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1850

• Rare Anti Slavery publication - slaves
• Emancipation of the enslaved - abolition
• Over 10 years prior to the Civil War

The motto printed in the

THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, August. 3, 1850

• Rare Anti Slavery publication - slaves
• Emancipation of the enslaved - abolition
• Over 10 years prior to the Civil War

The motto printed in the

NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Sept. 29, 1842

• Rare abolitionism publication
• American Anti-Slavery Society

As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 19 years before the

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 1, 1864

• Rare anti-slavery title
• For freedom of slaves
• Slave auction illustration
• American Civil War era

This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist

FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE, Washington, D.C., Oct, 1853

• Very rare anti-slavery publication
• Slaves about 8 years prior to Civil War

A very scace title, not listed in Gregory, nor in Union List of

THE NON-RESISTANT, Boston, Aug. 25, 1841

• Nauvoo, Illinois 4th of July celebration
• Joseph Smith & the Mormons - Mormonism
• Rare Anti Slavery publication - slaves
• New England Non-Resistance Society
• About

THE NON-RESISTANT, Boston, Sept. 8, 1841  This is a quite uncommon anti-slavery newspaper with an interesting history.
As Wikipedia notes: "The New England Non-Resistance Society was an American

EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, June 15, 1843  As the title would suggest, this is an anti-slavery themed newspaper, and a great name for a newspaper with this focus.
Page 2 has a political

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1870

• Anti-Slavery Society at Apollo Hall
• Wendell Phillips - Lucretia Mott

The top of page 4 has one column headings: "Anti-Slavery's Wake" "Wendell Phillips'

THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1850  The motto printed in the masthead reads: "No Union With Slaveholders", which sets the tone for the newspaper's theme. This is one of the less

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 10, 1860

• American Anti-Slavery Society meeting
• William Lloyd Garrison speech

Pages 2 & 3 have a reporting headed: "The American Anti-Slavery Society" "The Republican Party

NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, June 29, 1848  This newspaper was the official weekly newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Society, established in 1840 & was published continuously until

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, MA 1861-65 (with minor water-staining or other minor imperfections which make them somewhat 2nd-rate)

• Ornate masthead
• Anti-Slavery Title
• edited by William Lloyd Garrison

See the

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, May 10, 1861

• Rare anti-slavery title - early Civil War
• For freedom of slaves - slave auction print

This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, 1861-65 (first rate)  See the photo below for the terrific masthead of this famous anti-slavery title. The ornate woodcut in the masthead features three scenes: a slave

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1851

• Rare abolitionism publication

An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's

THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, May 15, 1857  Pages 2 and 3 have significant coverage of the 24th anniversary gathering of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Among the speakers were William Lloyd

NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 9, 1865  The front page has: "Sports of the Turf - The Second Day of the Saratoga Meeting - The Coveted Bauble Won by the Horse Kentucky", Page 3 has: "Death of an Ex-Slave at

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California May 28, 1879  The front page includes: "Death Of Lloyd Garrison", who was publisher of the famous anti-slavery newspaper 'The Liberator'. Much on his life.
Four

THE EMANCIPATOR, Boston, 1846 As the title would suggest, this is an anti-slavery newspaper from before the Civil War. Never bound nor trimmed, some minor edge wear and some light browning. Complete

EMANCIPATOR, Boston, Aug. 12, 1846  A newspaper focused on emancipation: the freedom for slaves. Articles include: "Another Suicide by a Slave" "Results of Emancipation" "Law vs. Philanthropy" "The

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1866

• The 1866 celebration of the abolition of slavery within the District of Columbia

• Historically called the "Emancipation Day" parade

The front page has one column

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore

• The "Mitigation of Slavery" - 8 issues

• Serialized essay by Hezekiah Niles'
• His plan to abolish slavery in America

A set of 8 issues which contain all eight essays by

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 12, 1866 The most desirable print is traditionally: a great halfpg: 'Celebration of the Abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia by the Colored People in

EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 11, 1844

• Rare anti-slavery publication
• Abolition movement - free slaves

One of the less common anti-slavery newspapers with content as you might suspect. 

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 10, 1860  Page 2 has: "The American President On Slavery" and; "The Admission of Kansas--Democracy nd New Territories".
Page 3 has over a full column from

NILES REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 3, 1835

• Slavery & abolitionists
• Slave trade - abolition

An inside page has: "Slavery & the Abolitionists" which begins by reporting on: "A great anti-abolition

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1787  One of the more intriguing articles is: "Letters Relative to the Treatment of Capt. Asgill, while Prisoner in the American Army, being a full

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, May 3, 1861  The very famous anti-slavery newspaper published by William Lloyd Garrison, with three slave-related vignettes in the masthead.
This issue contains reports on the P

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1850

• Abolitionist-leaning Daniel Webster
• His historic call for unity before Congress

• He shockingly (?) supports the "Compromise of 1850"

Starting on

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Dec. 2, 1852  This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40

EMANCIPATOR & REPUBLICAN, Boston, April 25, 1850  Although the title would seem to imply this is an anti-slavery newspaper, the content is almost entirely political, plus advertisements as well.

NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Nov. 3, 1842

• Rare abolitionism publication
• American Anti-Slavery Society
• Capture & trial of George Latimer

As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 25, 1789

• Benjamin Franklin re. slavery - slaves
• Newly elected President George Washington

It contains: An Address to the Public" by Benjamin Franklin as

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1862

• Emancipation Proclamation
• President Abraham Lincoln
• Rare pro-Confederate publication

Given the focus of this controversial newspaper, being supportive of the

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26 and 28, 1836 (a two-issue set)

The May 26th issue has much of the contentious dialogue in The House of Representatives regarding the resolution

EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 1, 1845  One of the less common anti-slavery newspapers with content as you might suspect. Page 3 has: "Mormons" noting in part: "The troubles between

FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, Sept. 8, 1854

• Extremely rare publication

We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 26, 1859

• John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
• Harper's Ferry, West Virginia & slavery

Page 7 has nearly 3 1/2 columns taken up with very detailed reports under the

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1851

• Uncle Tom's Cabin novel in progress
• Harriet Beecher Stowe - pre-book release
• Rare Anti-slavery publication
• Pre-American Civil War era

Page 3 of this

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 13, 1856

• Bleeding Kansas
• Missouri border invasion
• War on slavery
• P.T. Barnum

Pages 4 & 5 contain a wealth of reporting concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions as Kansas

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1856

• Bleeding Kansas
• Missouri border invasion
• War on slavery

Page 3 has nearly half a column of reports, mostly letters datelined from Lawrence,

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 14, 1856

• Bleeding Kansas
• Missouri border invasion
• War on slavery

Page 5 contains several items concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions as Kansas worked toward achieving

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 19, 1856

• Bleeding Kansas
• Missouri border invasion
• War on slavery

Inside has a wealth of reports relating to the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions as Kansas worked toward

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 25, 1856 (due to printing error the year is missing on page 1 but appears at the top of pages 2-8)

• Bleeding Kansas
• Missouri border invasion
• War on slavery
• P.T. Barnum

Page 5 has

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 19, 1856

• Republican Party is created
• John C. Fremont's nomination
• 1st GOP nominated for U.S. president

A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first

NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1865

• "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
• Closing events of the American Civil War
• re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination

Among the front page column heads on the ending events of