Not All Okies are White

Not All Okies are White
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Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 9780826262219
ISBN-13 : 082626221X
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Book Synopsis Not All Okies are White by : Geta J. LeSeur

Download or read book Not All Okies are White written by Geta J. LeSeur and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrates the resilience of people too often ignored by history texts, revealing the challenges faced by a group of migrant workers who formed the multiracial town of Randolph, Arizona. Recaptures the ways of life for Black migrant workers, as well as Hispanics and Native Americans, through detailed interviews with third- and fourth- generation descendants of pre-Emancipation Blacks. Material from news articles, historical society archives, advertisements, and photos gives a historical and cultural context for the oral histories. Includes bandw historical and modern photos. The author teaches English, Black studies, and women's studies at the University of Missouri. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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