The Rosenwald Schools of the American South
(Part of the New Perspectives on the History of the South Series and New Perspectives on the History of the South Series)
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"A fascinating story."--Virginia Magazine "The detail of the discussion, the reliance on considerable primary evidence, and the overall contribution of the understanding of the development of southern education make this a valuable addition to the historical literature on the South...Highly recommended."--Choice "The first comprehensive picture of the evolution of the program from its origins at Tuskegee Institute in the 1910s until its termination in 1932. . . . Hoffschwelle assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the program and its larger significance for the status of African Americans and southern race relations in the early twentieth century."--American Historical Review "Successfully depicts the schools as integral to the African American communities they served in that the schools and what they represented--black agency in providing education for the community--were focal points of African American southern identity and local pride."--Journal of American Ethnic History "The layers of this book are tied together by the extraordinary detail of the archival research. . . . A] tribute to the multi-layered institution of the Rosenwald schools."--Southern Quarterly " A] compelling narrative, a breadth of scope, and a sophistication of interpretation that make this a must-read for anyone interested in American cultural history."--Winterthur Portfolio
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0813060338
ISBN13:9780813060330
Release Date:August 2014
Publisher:University Press of Florida
Length:424 Pages
Weight:1.32 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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