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
1875: The Dangers of the Newspaper Business
D.R. Anthony lived a stormy, sometimes violent life. As powers as a newspaper editor grew during the early 1870s, he became a polarizing figure. His newspaper empire, built around the Leavenworth Times, made him a target of rival editors and on … Continue reading
1871-1872: Family Matters
In studying D.R. Anthony (right) it is impossible to forget his sister because of what she did for women in our country and around the world. Her and Daniel shared many beliefs, chief among them abolitionism. Growing up as … Continue reading
1844: When Fred Douglass came to visit
The next few posts on this site will deal with Daniel Read Anthony’s abolitionist views. Before doing that however, it seems worthwhile to devote a post to the circumstances that may have imbued in him these beliefs. As I have noted in … Continue reading
1824 – 1986: Too many Daniels
One of the aspects of this project that makes it a little easier for me to get started is that I did some work on the Anthony family last summer as an intern at the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. It … Continue reading
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