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.
At a meeting of the friends of free enquiry at Julien Hall it was resolved to celebrate in a suitable and appropriate manner the anniversary of the birth day of Thomas Paine.
Birth Day Of Thomas Paine In Boston’s Julien Hall Read Post »
These persons being strongly attached to the Hindoo religion, and opposed to the propagation of Christianity, translated some parts of the “Age of Reason” into the native language.
A number of petitions were presented for the better observance of the Sabbath, which Mr. Cobbett condemned as originating in pounds feelings, and not in a respect for the Gospel.
The Birthday of this distinguished apostle of Liberty would be celebrated by “The Philadelphia Association of Free Enquirers,” a number of the friends of Civil and Religious Liberty at the Military Hall.
On Tuesday last, the Ninety-sixth Anniversary of the Birthday of Thomas PAINE was celebrated at Tammany Hall by a Public Dinner and by a Ball in the evening.
The religious disciples of this eminent but infatuated writer partook of a supper last Tuesday in commemoration of his birth day, in the city of Providence.
The credit of having first suggested the practicability of constructing the bridges of iron has been claimed for the notorious Thomas Paine.
Here is the complete transcription of the poem published in the Boston Investigator (March 2, 1832), written for the celebration of Thomas Paine’s birthday in New York on January 29, 1832:
Poetry Written For The Celebration Of Paine’s Birthday In New York Read Post »
The Anniversary of the birth day of the Author of the “RIGHTS OF MAN” and the “AGE OF REASON” an Address in commemoration of the event was delivered to a crowded audience in Tammany Hall.
Preparations are making at New York to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the Birth Day of Thomas Paine. An Oration will be delivered, Hymns and Odes sung, accompanied with instrumental music.
The celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the birth day of the immortal Paine, will take place at Tammany Hall, on Sunday Evening, the 29th inst. at 7 o’clock.
THE 94th anniversary of this great champion of Civil and Religious Liberty will be commemorated by a public supper at the Exchange Coffee House.
