Items · Shining Stars: African American Women Authors of the Civil War Era

Column including a report about why a school for girls established in 1818 in Mississippi was named after the owner of the plantation where Greenfield was born

News and Notes

Column that contains a brief obituary of Greenfield

Amusements

Column that includes an announcement of an elaborate "Grand Concert” by Greenfield at the Metropolitan Hall in New York

Death of Mrs. F. J. Grimke

Brief death notice for Grimké

To the Daughters of James Forten

History and full text of an unpublished poem written by John Whittier, addressed to Grimké’s aunts

New England Magazine

Summary of articles in a recent volume, including an article by Grimké

Mrs. Terrell’s Successor

Explains the circumstances in which Grimké accepted a position on the public school board after Terrell resigned

They’ll Never Die

Retrospective life story of Grimké

Name for New School Suggested

Explains why Grimké’s name was recommended for a new school

Charlotte Grimke’s Name Given School

Explains why Grimké’s name was selected for a local "colored" high school instead of Booker T. Washington’s

Literary Notes

A column with an announcement that South Carolina has a colored poet and the title of Fordham’s new book

A Cultured Poetess

Discusses Fordham as a "poetess" of South Carolina and includes sample verses of her poetry

The First Colored Woman Novelist

Introduction of Farro as the first "colored" woman novelist

Personal Facts and Fancies

Introduction of Farro, with a mention of her book True Love

Colored People’s Column

Set of news items including a brief book review of True Love with some personal information about Farro

William and Ellen Craft

Summary of the Crafts’ escape from slavery that was presented at an abolition meeting, plus an account from a traveler who encountered them on a steamer during their escape

The Hypocrisy of England and Her False Humanity

Summary of the assistance the Crafts received in England compared to the assistance provided for a young British juvenile offender

Extract from an Address Delivered at an Indignation Meeting in Vernon, Ohio

References the importance of abolition in Craft’s ability to successfully portray a plantation owner in her escape to freedom

Ellen Craft

Satire

The Boston Excitement

Very detailed report on the attempt to recapture William and Ellen Craft from a person who was assigned to assist in their recapture

The Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs

Summary of club activities and highlights about each officer, including Clifford

Mrs. Clifford Reelected

Celebrates Clifford’s third election as the president of the Ohio Federation of Colored Women's Clubs

Deaths

Column listing recent deaths, which includes brief biographical information about Clifford and funeral arrangements

Carrie Williams Clifford (a Sketch)

Biographical sketch in the "Women's World" column that highlights Clifford’s personal life, professional life, and philosophy of life

Books Received

Column that includes a listing of Clifford’s book

Successful Lecture

Very positive review of a lecture by Coppin on Industrial Education

Retires after 37 Years

Announces Coppin’s retirement after 37 years as principal of the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia and shares her plans with her husband to develop a college in Cape Town, South Africa

Chips

A column that contains various news items, including an obituary of Coppin that highlights her professional life

Name Baltimore Normal after Late Fannie Coppin

Announcement and justification of naming the "colored" school after Coppin

Interesting Lecture

Positive review of a temperance lecture by Coppin

The First Convention of Colored Teachers Held at Dover—Proceedings of the Session

An overview of the conference with details of the address given by Coppin

Reputation

Includes Cooper in a list of women to inspire young ladies

Editorial Notes

A column with a mention of Cary's graduation from Howard Law School

Negro Baptists Convention Ends

Article about the Negro Baptist Convention, providing details about an address by Broughton

Mrs. Broughton Coming Home

Announcement of two Women’s Christian Temperance Union rallies planned by Broughton for Nashville and of her selection to travel as a WCTU delegate to a convention in Rome, Italy

At Howard Congregational Church

Detailed review of a special service in honor of Broughton's departure for Rome, Italy, and highlights of her professional life

Miss Hallie Q. Brown Will Lecture, Recite and Sing at St. James Church, Jan. 10

Detailed description of upcoming program with specific titles of the selections Brown will perform, as well as positive accolades

Present Day Political Leaders

Article highlighting important "colored" leaders, including Brown, with a brief statement regarding the powerful leadership role of "colored" Republican women

Hallie Q. Brown Is Again Honored: Famous Lecturer to Serve on Reception Committee at Atlantic City

Summary of Brown’s professional accomplishments and a list of works in her repertoire, provided as justification for her selection as a member of the Reception Committee; also details program and responsibilities of the Reception Committee

Brown-Hodges Recital: For the Benefit of Crispus Attucks Orphanage and Old Folk’s Home

Substantive and very positive review of a concert where Brown performed, including the title of each selection

Literary

Column that includes an announcement and brief summary of Albert’s new book

Lucy Stanton Day Sessions

Lucy Craft Laney

Josephine Silone Yates

1852? or 1859?

Harriet Wilson

1825

Fannie Barrier Williams

Bethany Veney