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.