Lord, Please Don't Take Me in August: African-Americans in Newport and Saratoga Springs, 1870-1930 (Blacks in the New World)
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0252068017 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A well-written evocation of 'the common hopes and loves and labors' of African-American men and women in Newport and Saratoga Springs, and it is a solid social history that makes a firm case for both similarity and local distinctiveness among urban black communities before the Great Depression." -- Andrew Wiese, Journal of American History "Armstead has written a compelling urban history in which she places the experiences of blacks in the resort towns of Saratoga and Newport within the context of the larger African-American community Well written and researched Illustrated with breathtaking photographs." -- Lillian Serece Williams, American Historical Review "This book is a genuinely interesting read. Any Saratoga history buff would enjoy it." - Judy Meagher, The Saratogian
N. J. Nunez said Excellent read and very very interesting. I purchased this to find out genealogical information on people in Newport and sure enough with browsing on line through the index my ancestor was in it. Thank you Myra B. Armstead! Excellent read and very very interesting.
Documents the experiences of African Americans in Saratoga Springs, New York, and Newport, Rhode Island - towns that provided a recurring season of expanded employment opportunities, enhanced social life, cosmopolitan experience, and, in a good year, enough money to last through the winter.