| The Ville: St. Louis Contributor(s): Wright Sr, John A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738508152 ISBN-13: 9780738508153 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Literary Collections | American - African American - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical |
| Series: Black America |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.25" W x 9.25" (0.63 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Missouri - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A few miles from downtown St. Louis, The Ville was once locked off from much of the area. In spite of racial obstacles, this small community became nationally known as the cradle of black culture and intellect in St. Louis. Current and former residents will recognize photographs of Sumner High School and Homer G. Phillips Hospital, as well as many famous former residents. Over the years this once thriving community fell into decline, and is now struggling to recapture some of its former glory. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wright Sr, John A.: - Author John A. Wright Sr., a Fulbright scholar and former Ville resident, has collected photographs from local churches, residents, archives, and libraries in an effort to preserve the history of St. Louis' once premier African-American community. |