Description |
xvi, 326 p. ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-312) and index. |
Contents |
Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- The birth of a community -- Smithfield : the suburb -- Steps toward building the home sphere -- Leadership, the Black elite, and the business community -- Institution building : the creation of schools and their significance in the community -- Men seeking an identity : involvement in churches, clubs, and civic associations -- Women seeking an identity : improving the social and political environment -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index. |
Subject |
African Americans -- Alabama -- Birmingham -- History.
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Middle class -- Alabama -- Birmingham -- History.
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Birmingham (Alabama) -- History.
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ISBN |
0817309675 (alk. paper) |
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0817309691 (paper: alk. paper) |
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