He Made His Name: Stories from the Life of D.R. Anthony
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Anthony’s Connections to the Harper’s Ferry Raid
When studying D.R. Anthony, there are times when his life takes on a Forrest Gump-like quality, particularly within the abolitionist movement where he frequently appears as an ancillary, yet interesting character. Undoubtedly this phenomenon is true of many historical figures, … Continue reading
Getting from New York to Kansas in 1856
During the time between his first trip to Kansas in 1854 and his subsequent permanent move their in 1857, Anthony continued working to ensure Kansas’ entrance to the Union as a free state. He worked closely with the New York … Continue reading
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1886: A Historically Conscious Journalist
In 1886, D.R. Anthony and his fellow Kansan’s celebrated the 25th Anniversary of their state’s admittance to the Union, an incident D.R. Anthony had been intimately involved in. From far and wide, Kansan’s of all stripes gathered to the state … Continue reading
1872 – Anthony testifies to, comments on, Kansas Senator’s corruption
Proof of the power and respect Daniel R. Anthony commanded within the State of Kansas is evident in one of the headlines of the 1872-73 political year. According to many sources, including William G. Cutler’s History of the State of … Continue reading
1861 – Starting off with a “Bang”
When D.R. Anthony went to war in October of 1861, he left behind his budding journalism career, one that had in its short life already gained him notoriety as one of Leavenworth’s most outspoken and adamant voices. His achievements as a journalist … Continue reading
1857: Return to (Bleeding) Kansas
In June of 1857, shortly before his 33rd birthday, D.R. Anthony returned to Kansas for good. He settled in Leavenworth, in the northeast corner of the territory. Kansas looked quite different as a Territory than it does today. It would … Continue reading
1854: Emigrant Aid Parties
D.R. Anthony’s first major hands on experience with the quest to end slavery came with his participation in one of the New England Emigrant Aid society missions to Kansas. The Emigrant Aid Society has its origins in the time around … Continue reading
Keywords, Classifieds, and getting permission
Trying to get this project off the ground over the past week has revealed to me a number of challenges. One of them is simply a mental challenge. I don’t know yet what exact form this website is going to … Continue reading
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