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- Place of publication is exactly "New Brunswick, NJ"
Advertisement for The Clansman: A Story of the Ku Klux Klan
1908-03-25
An ad for The Clansman: A Story of the Ku Klux Klan by Thomas Dixon Jr., to be performed at the New Brunswick Opera House on March 25, 1908.
SITUATION wanted by competent colored girl at general housework
1905-02-04
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "SITUATION wanted by competent colored girl at general housework; private family preferred. Good wages expected. Apply 292 Delevan street."
COLORED WOMAN wants washing and ironing to do at home
1904-11-02
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "COLORED WOMAN wants washing and ironing to do at home; good work done, 180 Handy street."
WANTED—Honest, industrious colored boy...Piano Warerooms
1904-07-29
Gibeson, J. Fred
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "WANTED—Honest, industrious colored boy. Must give good references. Steady position to right boy. J. Fred Gibeson, Piano Warerooms, 193 Neilson St"
YOUNG MAN (colored) wants position at general housework
1904-03-09
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "YOUNG MAN (colored) wants position at general housework. Has recently arrived from the South. Please call 24 Robinson street."
WANTED Bright colored boy...to wait on table
1903-12-28
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "WANTED Bright colored boy, about 18 years, to wait on table and work about house. Good position. Give reference. Experience preferred. Address "A. R.," this office."
COLORED young man wants work
1903-11-13
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "COLORED young man wants work. Cook, waiter, or useful man in private family; strictly temperate. Address Leonard, this office."
50 COLORED GIRLS from Virginia want positions
1903-08-07
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "50 COLORED GIRLS from Virginia want positions here. Write or call 56 Somerset street, New Brunswick, N.J."
WHITE AND COLORED WOMEN...Employment Agency
1903-08-06
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "WHITE AND COLORED WOMEN help can get work at Employment Agency, 56 Somerset street."
WANTED—Southern colored help furnished
1903-05-19
Martin & Co.
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "WANTED—Southern colored help furnished, cooks, drivers, farm hands, etc. Martin & Co. No. 208 N. Ninth street, Richmond, Va."
YOUNG COLORED GIRL WANTED as chambermaid and waitress
1903-04-25
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "YOUNG COLORED GIRL WANTED as chambermaid and waitress. Apply evenings at 40 Union street."
WANTED—Competent chambermaid and waitress
1903-03-24
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "WANTED—Competent chambermaid and waitress. Colored preferred. Apply 138 Livingston avenue, between 2 and 5 p.m."
Ivy Oration
1892-06-22
Carr, James Dickson
Text of the "Ivy Oration" that James Dickson Carr delivered at the 1892 commencement exercises, as printed in the Rutgers student newspaper Targum on June 22, 1892.
A Bethel Treat; Rutgers College Students as Minstrels and Actors
1889-11-23
The New Brunswick newspaper Daily Home News reports that Rutgers College students performed as minstrels and actors at the Bethel Mission Sunday School. The students appeared in blackface during this performance.
COLORED BOY WHO CAN DRIVE
1889-05-03
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "COLORED BOY WHO CAN DRIVE AND take care of horse wanted. Must come well recommended. Inquire at this office"
WANTED—A COLORED GIRL for general housework
1889-03-25
Stevens, Thomas
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "WANTED—A COLORED GIRL for general housework, to sleep home. Thomas Stevens, United States Hotel"
WANTED—COLORED WAITER MAN
1887-06-14
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "WANTED—COLORED WAITER MAN, MUST understand his business and come well recommended. Apply at Palmer House."
WANTED—TWO GOOD COLORED GIRLS, cook and nurse
1887-04-05
Advertisement in the Daily Home News: "WANTED—TWO GOOD COLORED GIRLS, cook and nurse. Best recommendations required. Address X, Home News Office."
Notice [pickup notice for Tom and Frank]
1825-10-26
Bonnington, Joseph
Two black men, Tom and Frank, were captured as suspected runaways on October 10, 1825, and confined to the Perth Amboy jail.
For Sale, A NEGRO BOY
1825-03-02
Davison, John R.
John R. Davison of Millstone seeks to sell a black boy. The boy is 16 years old. Davison seeks a quick sale and promises a low price for the boy.
$20 REWARD [runaway ad for Peter Cuff]
1824-11-24
Field, Benjamin
Peter Cuff, a black man, ran away from his master Benjamin Field in April 1824. In June, the slaveholder posted a reward of $20 for Peter Cuff's return. As of November 24, 1824, the Fredonian newspaper in New Brunswick continued to run the runaway…
$1 Dollar Reward [runaway ad for apprentice James Halfpenny]
1823-04-10
Van Dorn, Cornelius
A 17-year-old apprentice named James Halfpenny ran away from his master Cornelius Van Dorn of South Amboy. His master offers a reward of $1 for James Halfpenny's capture.
Six Cents Reward [runaway ad for apprentice Samuel Myers]
1822-11-14
Conover, William
An apprentice named Samuel Myers, aged 19, ran away from his master William Conover at Raritan Landing on November 2, 1822.
Seventy Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Dick and John]
1822-10-24
Woodmansee, Daniel
Dick, a 16-year-old enslaved boy, left the house of his master Daniel Woodmansee, near Princeton, on September 1, 1822. Woodmansee posts a notice that Dick was "stolen away" by a man named John. The notice describes Dick as a "mulatto boy" and John…
FOR SALE, A BLACK MAN, Slave for life
1822-04-18
Mundy, Michael
Michael Mundy of Piscataway seeks to sell a black man in a private sale. The man is 33 years old and is skilled in farming.
For Sale or Rent. THAT capital stand for business... also... A Negro Man
1822-02-28
Schureman, James
James Schureman (Queen's College alum 1775 and trustee 1782-1824) offers to sell an enslaved man at a discounted price. The enslaved man belongs to the estate of the late James Bennet. Schureman also offers several real estate properties for sale or…
For Sale, A Pair of Mules, Waggon, & Wood-Sled. Likewise, A BLACK MAN
1822-01-03
A slaveholder around New Brunswick advertises the sale of a black man alongside a pair of mules, wagon, and wood-sled. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply to the printers of the Fredonian newspaper…
FOR SALE, A HEALTHY ACTIVE, Black Boy
1819-06-10
A slaveholder around New Brunswick seeks to sell a 17-year-old black boy in a private sale. The boy has skills in farming. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply to the printers of the Fredonian…
Twenty Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Elsy Murray]
1818-05-14
Bogart, Peter
Elsy Murray, a 20-year-old black woman, ran away from slaveholder Peter Bogart in Princeton on February 13, 1818. Elsy Murray could read well and had a pass for 2 days. She had a brother near Piscataway, and the slaveholder supposed that someone…
FOR SALE. A BLACK GIRL
1816-08-08
A slaveholder around New Brunswick seeks to sell a 16-year-old black girl in a private sale. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply to the printers of the Fredonian newspaper for more information.
For Sale, A NEGRO GIRL
1816-08-08
Slack, Elijah
Elijah Slack of Princeton advertises a young black woman for sale in a New Brunswick newspaper. The woman is 19 years old and is a slave for life. Prospective buyers are instructed to contact John N. Simpson of New Brunswick for more information.
Fifty Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Elisha]
1816-02-08
Farmer, George
Elisha, a black man, ran away from slaveholder George Farmer on January 27, 1816. Elisha was 21 years old. George Farmer had purchased Elisha on September 9, 1815, from John Tucker of Rahway, while Elisha was in jail. George Farmer offers a reward of…
Twenty Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Cornelius Sinco aka Cornelius Bloomfield]
1816-02-08
Crow, Benjamin
Cornelius Sinco, alias Cornelius Bloomfield, a black indented apprentice aged 19, ran away from his master Benjamin Crow in Woodbridge on October 15, 1815. His master offers a reward of $20 for Cornelius's return or confinement in the New Brunswick…
100 DOLLARS REWARD [runaway ad for Joe]
1815-04-13
Duncan, John
A black man named Joe, aged 32, ran away from slaveholder John Duncan on July 4, 1814, in the vicinity of Cranbury Neck in Cranbury Township, Middlesex County. John Duncan offers a reward of $100 for Joe's capture.
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To Rent, THAT elegant and established stand for business...also...For Sale, A BLACK WOMAN
1815-04-13
Parker, William B.
William B. Parker and Joseph W. Scott, administrators of the estate of the late Alpheus Freeman, seek to sell a black woman, aged 24. Alpheus Freeman (1766-1813) was a Queen's College graduate, class of 1788, and a lawyer with substantial real estate…
FOR SALE, Or exchange for a Negro Girl, A stout, healthy, Negro Boy
1815-04-13
A slaveholder around New Brunswick seeks to sell a 12-year-old black boy in a private sale or to exchange the boy for a black girl. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the…
100 Dolls. Reward [runaway ad for Cato]
1815-03-16
Farmer, George
Two black men, named Leven and Cato, both aged approximately 23 years, ran away from slaveholder George Farmer on November 22, 1814. George Farmer offers a reward of $100 for their capture and describes the men's clothing and physical features in…
Ten Dollars Reward [jailbreak notice for Rachel]
1815-03-16
Farmer, George
Rachel, a 20-year-old black woman, escaped from the Middlesex County jail in New Brunswick on the night of January 15, 1814. George Farmer, owner of the Belle Vue estate across the river from New Brunswick (in present-day Highland Park) offers a…
SIX CENTS REWARD [runaway ad for apprentice James Smock]
1815-03-16
Downs, Robert
Indented apprentice James Smock, aged 16, ran away from his master Robert Downs in New Brunswick on August 20, 1814. Robert Downs offers a reward of 6 cents for Smock's capture and warns others not to harbor or trust the runaway.
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This notice was…
For Sale. AT her own request, a strong, healthy NEGRO WOMAN
1815-03-16
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a black woman, aged 25, who is a slave for life. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper…
FOR SALE, A NEGRO MAN, slave for life...likewise his son
1815-03-16
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a black man, aged 30, who is a slave for life, and the man's son, who is 7 or 8 years old. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more…
100 DOLLAS REWARD [runaway ad for Joe]
1814-10-27
Duncan, John
A black man named Joe, aged 32, ran away from slaveholder John Duncan on July 4, 1814, in the vicinity of Cranbury Neck in Cranbury Township, Middlesex County. John Duncan offers a reward of $100 for Joe's capture.
This notice was first issued on…
This notice was first issued on…
FOR SALE, Or to be exchanged for a black Girl, A NEGRO BOY
1814-01-20
A slaveholder around New Brunswick seeks to sell an 8-year-old black boy in a private sale or to exchange the boy for a black girl. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply to the printers of the Fredonian…
Twenty Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Peat]
1814-01-20
Vanderveer, Garret G.
Peat, a 25-year-old black man, ran away from slaveholder Garret G. Vanderveer, living within 6 miles of Monmouth Court House (in present-day Freehold, Monmouth County). Peat escaped on December 8, 1813. Garret G. Vanderveer offers a reward of $20 for…
Fifteen Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Nell, alias Bets]
1810-05-31
Poillon, John P.
Nell, also known as Bets, a 32-year-old black woman, ran away from slaveholder John P. Poillon of Staten Island in May of 1810. John P. Poillon offers a reward of $15 for Nell's return.
This notice was issued on May 28, 1810.
This notice was issued on May 28, 1810.
Twenty-five Dollars Rward [runaway ad for Nance]
1810-05-31
Rue, William
Nance, a 20-year-old black woman, ran away from slaveholder William Rue on May 12, 1810, in the vicinity of Spotswood, Middlesex County (approximately 8 miles south of New Brunswick). Nance is literate and her master suspects that she forged a pass…
One Cent Reward [runaway ad for apprentice Dennis Oglesby]
1810-05-31
Coon, William
Apprentice Dennis Oglesby ran away from his master William Coon near Middlebrook on April 4, 1810. Coon offers a nominal reward of one cent for Dennis Oglesby's capture. The runaway notice does not mention Oglesby's race or color or any identifying…
FOR SALE, a healthy and active negro girl
1810-05-31
A slaveholder in New Brunswick seeks to sell a 10-year-old black girl for $100. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Guardian, or, New…
A Negro Man For Sale
1810-05-31
Taylor, Hariot
Hariot Taylor of Perth Amboy seeks to sell a 30-year-old black man belonging to the estate of Joseph Taylor. Buyers can also apply to John Heard of New Brunswick for information.
A NEGRO WOMAN FOR SALE
1809-07-20
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a black woman, aged 26. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Guardian, or, New Brunswick…
A BLACK BOY NINE years old...for sale
1809-07-20
A slaveholder in New Brunswick seeks to sell a 9-year-old black boy. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Guardian, or, New Brunswick…
FOR SALE, the time of a BLACK WOMAN
1809-07-13
A master in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell 4 years of labor of a young black woman. The woman is 20 years old and has 4 years left to serve on her indenture. The seller is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for…
FOR SALE By the subscriber, a Negro wench
1801-03-27
Hardenbergh, Jacob Rutsen
Jacob R. Hardenberg (Queen's College trustee and son of the college's first president) advertises a 35-year-old black woman for sale in Somerville. The ad was first issued on December 16, 1800, and ran for at least 3 months until March 1801 in…
TWO NEGROMEN [pickup notice for Matthew Fairfax and Levi Brown]
1801-03-27
Keenon, Peter
Two black men, Matthew Fairfax and Levi Brown, were captured and committed to jail in New Brunswick as suspected runaways on January 1, 1801. Peter Keenon, the keeper of the prison of Middlesex county, publishes a notice stating that the two men will…
FOR SALE, A BLACK MAN
1801-03-27
Bunyan, James
James Bunyan of Princeton seeks to sell a young black man, age 18, for a 10-year term for 80 pounds cash.
In custody in Middlesex gaol, the following negro men [pickup notice for Adam Hill, Henry Hall, and Isaac Harmone]
1800-01-07
Three black men, Adam Hill, Henry Hall, and Isaac Harmone, were captured and committed to jail in New Brunswick as suspected runaways. The keeper of the Middlesex county jail publishes a notice stating that the three men will be sold by the jailer if…
FOR SALE, THE time of an indented NEGRO GIRL
1799-05-28
A master in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell 2 years of a black girl's labor. The girl is 16 years old and is an indentured servant with 2 years left on her indenture term. The seller is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked…
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL
1799-05-28
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a young black woman, age 19. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Guardian, or, New…
TO BE SOLD, a healthy NEGRO MAN
1795-10-26
Bloomfield, Samuel
Samuel Bloomfield of Woodbridge seeks to sell a 25-year-old black man in a private sale.
FOR SALE, A LIKELY, HEALTHY NEGRO WENCH
1795-10-26
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a 35-year-old black woman. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Genius of Liberty, &…
WANTED TO PURCHASE, Two active Negro Boys
1795-10-26
Brush, T.
New Brunswick merchant Timothy Brush seeks to purchase two black boys at his Intelligence Office.
TO BE SOLD. A HEALTHY, likely Negro girl
1794-11-11
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a 14-year-old black girl in a private sale. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper…
THREE POUNDS REWARD [runaway ad for Cato]
1794-07-03
M'Kissick, William
A black man named Cato, aged 33, ran away from slaveholder William M'Kissick near Pluckemin, Somerset County. William M'Kissick offers a reward of 3 pounds for Cato's capture and mentions that Cato formerly belonged to Col. Philip Van Horne near…
To be SOLD at Private Sale...NEGRO WENCH...with a likely male child
1793-10-23
Haskell, Samuel
Samuel Haskell seeks to sell a black woman, aged 20, together with her 18-month-old son in a private sale.
DRY GOODS...Cholwell wants to purchase a Negro Boy
1793-10-23
Cholwell, Jacob
Jacob Cholwell, a proprietor of a dry good store on Albany Street in New Brunswick, seeks to purchase a black boy from 8 to 12 years of age.
To be Sold at Private Sale. A NEGRO WENCH...also a Negro Boy
1793-10-23
Story, William
William Story seeks to sell a black woman, aged 27, and a black boy aged 8, in Matchiponix (now usually spelled Matchaponix) in Middlesex County.
For want of Employ, will be Sold Cheap...Negro Girl
1793-10-23
Vickers, Mary
The administrators of the estate of Thomas L. Vickers in New Brunswick seek to sell a 17-year-old black girl. The administrators are Moses Scott, John Bray, and Mary Vickers.
Ten Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Robin and Sam]
1792-05-01
Robinson, Alexander
Two black men, Robin and Sam, ran away from slaveholder Alexander Robinson at Belment Farm, near Morristown, on April 9, 1792. Robin was 50 years old and Sam was younger, but his precise age is not mentioned in the newspaper notice. Alexander…
WHEREAS Deborah Obart, my wife has frequently eloped
1792-05-01
Obart, George
George Obart issues a public notice that his wife Deborah Obart frequently runs away from home; he warns people in Middlesex County not to extend credit to his wife. This notice was published in a New Brunswick newspaper, but the location of Obart's…
THREE DOLLARS REWARD [runaway ad for apprentice James Gilman]
1792-05-01
Bloomfield, John
A 16-year-old apprentice named James Gilman ran away from his master John Bloomfield at Woodbridge on January 30, 1792. Gilman was seen leaving Boye's tavern in the village of Quibbletown (present-day New Market area in Piscataway) and going toward…
Eight Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Sam]
1792-05-01
Stevenson, James
Sam, an 18-year-old black man, ran away from slaveholder James Stevenson (Queen's College graduate, class of 1789). Sam escaped from Amwell, Hunterdon County, on April 24, 1792. James Stevenson offers a reward of $8 for Sam's capture.
TO BE SOLD, A Young healthy likely NEGRO WOMAN
1792-05-01
A slaveholder around New Brunswick seeks to sell a young black woman, aged 20, together with her 14-month-old daughter. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply to the printers of the Brunswic Gazette…