In this virtual event presented by Nicka Sewell-Smith, the discussion focused on analyzing and interpreting historical newspaper ads related to enslaved individuals. These ads provided detailed information about enslaved individuals, their enslavers, and locations. Details such as physical descriptions and relationships found in auction and fugitive slave ads were discussed. Nicka also highlighted the importance of decentralizing the historical narrative of enslavement to encompass a national perspective. The webinar also delved into the significance of certain years, such as 1808 and 1829, in the context of enslaved individuals' stories.
Chapters:
- Overview of Historical Newspaper Ads
- Detailed Information in Ads
- Significance of National Perspective
- Exploring Specific Cases: Titus and Africa
- Using Keywords for Research
- Implications and Next Steps: Research and Validation
- Accessing Articles of Enslavement on Ancestry and Newspapers.com
Don't miss out on valuable resources on Newspapers.com as you continue exploring the detailed narratives of enslaved individuals in American history.