This curated collection brings together historical newspaper articles about Thomas Paine from leading archives, including The New York Times, the Library of Congress, British historical newspapers, and other major collections. Covering publications printed before 1930, these articles offer a fascinating window into how Paine’s life, writings, and legacy were understood and debated across more than a century of history.
The Manhattan Liberal Club celebrated the 155th birthday of Thomas Paine last night with addresses delivered by Colonel R. G. Ingersoll and Moncure D. Conway.
Addresses Before The Manhattan Liberal Club At Chickering Hall Read Post »
The 186th anniversary of the birth of Tom Paine was celebrated at Chickering Hall, in this city, under the auspices of the Manhattan Liberal club.
The lecturer Mr. J. E. Remsburg reviewed at length the career of Thomas Paine and particularly his services to the American Revolution.
Paine Lecture Before The Unity Club of Ithaca NY Read Post »
For the first time in the history of this city, was held a celebration in honor of that well known revolutionary figure, Thomas Paine, the author of “The Rights of Man,” “The Crisis,” and “The Age of Reason.”
Thomas Paine’s Natal Day Celebrated in 1891 San Antonio Read Post »
The Legislature of the State of New York has invited Col. Robert G. Ingersoll to deliver an address on Roscoe Conkling’s public and private character.
The old Washington Hotel, of Bordentown, New Jersey, U.S., where Thomas Paine drank big draughts of brandy, and the Bohemian Prince Murat got his whisky, was sold last month.
On the western face of the monument, next the road, is a medallion likeness of Thomas Paine, with an inscription.
Both Paine and Andre were buried outside of cemeteries upon farm lands, which had been identified with their career, and the remains of both were carried back to England.
One of the nicest little parlor entertainments of this week, was the celebration of the 147th anniversary of the birthday of Thomas Paine, at the residence of Mr. Jacob Martin.
1884 Cairo, Illinois Celebration Of The Birthday Of Thomas Paine Read Post »
Thomas Paine, the infidel writer, spent several months at Mystic with his friend Nathan Haley. It was between 1802 and 1809.
The relations which Thomas Paine held to the French Revolution of 1789 do not appear to have ever been very widely treated upon in all that has been written.
Thomas Paine’s Relations to the French Revolution of 1789 Read Post »
Professor Felix Adler lectured recently before the New York Society of Ethical Culture on the influence and of the development of Thomas Paine’s religious ideas.
