Black Atlanta in the Roaring Twenties Contributor(s): Mason Jr, Herman Skip (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738567108 ISBN-13: 9780738567105 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1997 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Social Science | Feminism & Feminist Theory |
Dewey: 970.004 |
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.1" W x 6.4" (0.61 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Locality - Atlanta, Georgia - Geographic Orientation - Georgia - Chronological Period - 1920's - Topical - Black History |
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Publisher Description: Long before it came to prominence as the model city of the New South, Atlanta was a hotbed of entertainment, business, and civic life for African Americans. At the same time that Harlem was undergoing its acclaimed renaissance, Atlanta could boast of excellent colleges, a thriving social environment, and an entertainment scene that could rival those of much larger cities, eventually earning the title "the new Motown. " From Auburn Avenue, the hub of the city's African American activity, a spirit of vibrant change and excitement radiated out to reach people across America, and draw them into the Hollywood of the South. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mason Jr, Herman "Skip": - In Black Atlanta in the Roaring Twenties, Herman Skip Mason, Jr., noted author, historian, and professor at Morehouse College, draws from his extensive collection of photographs and memorabilia from the Digging It Up archives, as well as private and public sources, to create a thorough look at a memorable era of glamour, progress, and achievement. From the dignity and tragedy of Tiger Flowers, world-famous boxer, to the art of Paul Poole, who photographed the energy and humanity of area residents, Black Atlanta in the Roaring Twenties is a lovingly crafted look at a proud people and their heritage. |