"Morris and Ambrose tell an embattled but triumphant story of strong families, old-time religion, and an emphasis on education as the true path to freedom. Extraordinary photographs." --Booklist "Informal photographs taken from family albums and collections provide a warm, intimate look at several decades of middle-class African-American life." --Los Angeles Times Book Review "... a fascinating history of the achievements and tribulations... of North Webster, a small African-American community in an upper middle-class ...
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"Morris and Ambrose tell an embattled but triumphant story of strong families, old-time religion, and an emphasis on education as the true path to freedom. Extraordinary photographs." --Booklist "Informal photographs taken from family albums and collections provide a warm, intimate look at several decades of middle-class African-American life." --Los Angeles Times Book Review "... a fascinating history of the achievements and tribulations... of North Webster, a small African-American community in an upper middle-class suburb of St. Louis." --Journal of American History "... a gloriously positive story which disproves past, present, and future notions that America's black population cannot effectively embrace love, family commitment, religious fervor, industriousness, career advancement, and academic achievement." --Julius K. Hunter, KMOV-TV Channel 4 News, St. Louis "This book should serve as an inspiration to people of all races." --Gateway Heritage More than 140 period photographs illustrate this history of a remarkable, successful black community near St. Louis. North Webster Grove is a black middle-class suburb which began at the end of the Civil War. Its residents have suffered the discrimination of a southern border state, and yet they accomplished great things.
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Add this copy of North Webster a Photographic History of a Black to cart. $47.00, like new condition, Sold by McCormick Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hartland, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Indiana University Press.
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Fine. 0253286018. A fine softcover copy. Author Ann Morris signed and inscribed title page. Collection of African American photographs taken of people and places in the North Webster community near St. Louis, Missouri.; MCN30045; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 192 pp; Signed by Author.
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The paperback book is in good condition but the exterior shows some wear from use. The pages appear to be clean and unmarked. All items ship Monday-Saturday-Fast Shipping in a secure package. Your purchase will help support the programs and collections of the Johnson County (Kansas) Library.
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