Between the end of the 18th century and the mid-19th century leading up to the Civil War, many abolitionist and anti-slavery newspapers were published around the country. Below is a list of several of the most influential and longest-running abolitionist newspapers. You can also browse a complete list of abolitionist papers available through UVA Library - please note that many papers are listed by issue (versus publication title).
The Liberator, 1831-1865
The Emancipator:
Also under other titles; 1833-1850.
National Anti-Slavery Standard
National Era
David Walker - Appeal
Elijah Lovejoy - St Louis Observer and Alton Observer
Free South
Anti Slavery Bugle
The Colored American
Genius of Universal Emancipation
Herald of Freedom
The Herald of Freedom
The North Star
The Philanthropist
The Signal of Liberty
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Find more abolitionist newspapers in these databases:
The Black Abolitionist Papers, volumes 1-5. Covers the UK, Canada, and the United States; 1830-1865.
Available via Proquest; also in print, online, and on microfilm.
An international full-text primary source tool containing the abolitionist writing of more than 300 Black men and women. Includes speeches, letters, articles, sermons, lectures, essays, and other writing. The volumes draw on materials from more than 100 libraries and archives around the world.