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The desegregation of public libraries in the Jim Crow South : civil rights and local activism
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The desegregation of public libraries in the Jim Crow South : civil rights and local activism
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Tells the comprehensive story of the integration of southern public libraries. As in other efforts to integrate civic institutions in the 1950s and 1960s, the determination of local activists won the battle against segregation in libraries.
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Title
The desegregation of public libraries in the Jim Crow South : civil rights and local activism
Call No
Z711.9
Authors
Wiegand, Wayne A., 1946-
Wiegand, Shirley A., 1947-
Subjects
African Americans and libraries--Southern States--History--20th century.
Discrimination in public accommodations--Southern States--History--20th century.
Public libraries--Southern States--History--20th century.
Civil rights movements--Southern States--History--20th century.
Language
English
Published
Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, [2018]
Publication Desc
xii, 266 pages : illustrations ;
ISBN
9780807168677
Target Audience
General
Dimensions
24 cm