| Vance County: North Carolina Contributor(s): Vann, Andre D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 073850663X ISBN-13: 9780738506630 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2000 Annotation: The African-American community has played a vital role in the development and success of Vance County over the years, from antebellum times, to Reconstruction, to the Civil Rights era, to the present. Making a difference in all walks of lifeaeducational, spiritual, commercial, and civicathe black citizens of this historic Tar Heel county share an impressive story, one marked by a determination and undeniable will to succeed through economic hardships and social challenges. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical |
| Dewey: 975.653 |
| Series: Black America |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6.5" W x 8.5" (0.68 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - North Carolina - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: See how the African-American community has played a vital role in the development and success of Vance County, North Carolina. The African-American community has been an integral part of Vance County's history over the years. From antebellum times, to Reconstruction, to the Civil Rights era, to the present, this community has been through it all. Making a difference in all walks of life--educational, spiritual, commercial, and civic--the black citizens of this historic Tar Heel county share an impressive story, one marked by a determination and undeniable will to succeed through economic hardships and social challenges. |
Contributor Bio(s): Vann, Andre D.: - In Vance County, North Carolina, author Andre D. Vann has compiled a fascinating collection of photographs that highlight key individuals and scenes across the county. Whether a longtime resident or a newcomer, this visual tribute to the people of Vance County will surely be a treasured addition to any reader's personal library. |