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Black Eden chronicles the history of Idlewild, a Michigan black community founded during the aftermath of the Civil War. As one of the nation's most popular black resorts, Idlewild functioned as a gathering place for African Americans, and more importantly as a touchstone of black identity and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Walker, Lewis, 1936-
Otros Autores: Wilson, Benjamin C.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: East Lansing : Michigan State University Press, ©2002.
Temas:
African Americans > Michigan > Idlewild > History.
African Americans > Michigan > Idlewild > Social life and customs.
African Americans > Michigan > Idlewild > Social conditions.
City planning > Michigan > Idlewild > History.
HISTORY > General.
African Americans
African Americans > Social conditions
African Americans > Social life and customs
City planning
Manners and customs
Social conditions
Sociale aspecten.
Dagelijks leven.
Idlewild (Mich.) > History.
Idlewild (Mich.) > Social life and customs.
Idlewild (Mich.) > Social conditions.
Michigan > Idlewild
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Black Eden chronicles the history of Idlewild, a Michigan black community founded during the aftermath of the Civil War. As one of the nation's most popular black resorts, Idlewild functioned as a gathering place for African Americans, and more importantly as a touchstone of black identity and culture. Benjamin C. Wilson and Lewis Walker examine Idlewild's significance within a historical context, as well as the town's revitalization efforts and the need for comprehensive planning in future development. In a segregated America, Idlewild became a place where black audiences could.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 268 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780870139666
0870139665

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