| Descript |
1 online resource (xx, 524 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 509-511) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction; PART I: The Selected Writings of James Weldon Johnson, 1920-1937; PART II: The Selected Writings of Walter White, 1929-1955; PART III: The Selected Writings of Roy Wilkins, 1955-1977; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
This collection of writings offers a glimpse into the minds of three N.A.A.C.P. leaders who occupied the center of black thought and action during some of the most troublesome and pivotal times of the civil rights movement. The volume delineates fifty-seven years of the N.A.A.C.P.'s program under the successive direction of James Weldon Johnson, Walter White, and Roy Wilkins. These writings illustrate the vital roles of these three leaders in building a peoples liberation, underscoring not only their progressive influence throughout their time in power, but also a vision of the future as race. |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938.
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White, Walter, 1893-1955.
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Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981.
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- Archives.
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Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938. (OCoLC)fst00045815 |
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White, Walter, 1893-1955 (OCoLC)fst00006439 |
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Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981. (OCoLC)fst01450970 |
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. (OCoLC)fst00543609 |
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African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
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United States -- Race relations -- Sources.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Civil Rights. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Human Rights. |
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African Americans -- Civil rights. (OCoLC)fst00799575 |
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Race relations. (OCoLC)fst01086509 |
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155 |
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1900-1999 |
| Alt Author |
Wilson, Sondra K.
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| ISBN |
9780195116335 (alk. paper) |
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019511633X (alk. paper) |
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1423740432 (electronic bk.) |
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9781423740438 (electronic bk.) |
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9786610470167 |
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6610470162 |
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019511633X (alk. paper) |
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9781602566514 (electronic bk.) |
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1602566518 (electronic bk.) |
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