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Category : Lennox (S.D.)
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Lennox Through 100 Years
Stages of Struggle and Celebration
Author: Sandra M. MayoPublisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 147730780X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
From plantation performances to minstrel shows of the late nineteenth century, the roots of black theatre in Texas reflect the history of a state where black Texans have continually created powerful cultural emblems that defy the clichés of horses, cattle, and bravado. Drawing on troves of archival materials from numerous statewide sources, Stages of Struggle and Celebration captures the important legacies of the dramatic arts in a historical field that has paid most of its attention to black musicians. Setting the stage, the authors retrace the path of the cakewalk and African-inspired dance as forerunners to formalized productions at theaters in the major metropolitan areas. From Houston’s Ensemble and Encore Theaters to the Jubilee in Fort Worth, gospel stage plays of the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, as well as San Antonio’s Hornsby Entertainment Theater Company and Renaissance Guild, concluding with ProArts Collective in Austin, Stages of Struggle and Celebration features founding narratives, descriptions of key players and memorable productions, and enlightening discussions of community reception and the business challenges faced by each theatre. The role of drama departments in historically black colleges in training the companies’ founding members is also explored, as is the role the support of national figures such as Tyler Perry plays in ensuring viability. A canon of Texas playwrights completes the tour. The result is a diverse tribute to the artistic legacies that continue to inspire new generations of producers and audiences.
Black Texas Women: 150 Years of Trial and Triumph
Author: Ruthe WinegartenPublisher: Univ of TX + ORM
ISBN: 029276801X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
“Enriches and complicates African American and women’s history by connecting threads of race, gender, class, and region.” —Darlene Clark Hine, John A. Hannah Professor of History, Michigan State University Winner of the Liz Carpenter Award from the Texas State Historical Association Women of all colors have shaped families, communities, institutions, and societies throughout history, but only in recent decades have their contributions been widely recognized, described, and celebrated. This book presents the first comprehensive history of Black Texas women, a previously neglected group whose 150 years of continued struggle and some successes against the oppression of racism and sexism deserve to be better known and understood. Beginning with slave and free women of color during the Texas colonial period and concluding with contemporary women who serve in the Texas legislature and the United States Congress, Ruthe Winegarten organizes her history both chronologically and topically. Her narrative sparkles with the life stories of individual women and their contributions to the work force, education, religion, the club movement, community building, politics, civil rights, and culture. The product of extensive archival and oral research and illustrated with over 200 photographs, this groundbreaking work will be equally appealing to general readers and to scholars of women’s history, black history, American studies, and Texas history. “Occasionally a book comes along that is monumental in scope, overwhelming in amount of research, and so powerful in its impact as to be categorized at once as a lasting contribution to our knowledge of humankind. Black Texas Women is one of those rare books.” —The Journal of American History
Writing the Range
Author: Elizabeth JamesonPublisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806129525
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
In mythic sagas of the American West, the wide western range offers boundless opportunity to profile a limited cast of white men. In this pathbreaking anthology, Jameson and Armitage brings together 29 essays which present the story of women from that era. Clearly written and accessible, "Writing the Range" makes a major contribution to ethnic history, women's history, and interpretations of the American West. 27 illustrations. 3 maps.
Blacks in the American West and Beyond--America, Canada, and Mexico
Author: George H. JunnePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313065055
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Almost a century before their arrival in the English New World, Blacks appeared alongside the Spanish in what is now the American West. Through their families, communities, and institutions, these Western Blacks left behind a long history, which is just now beginning to receive systematic scholarly treatment. Comprehensively indexing a variety of research materials on Blacks in the North American West, Junne offers an invaluable navigational tool for students of American and African-American history. Entries are organized both geographically and topically, and cover a broad range of subjects including cross-cultural interaction, health, art, and law. Contains a complete compilation of African-American newspapers.
Pioneer Pathfinder
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Category : Big Sioux River Valley (S.D. and Iowa)
Languages : en
Pages : 462
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The Wadleigh Chronicle
Author: Donald E. WadleighPublisher:
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
The descendants of John Wadleigh (b. ca. 1600-1671?), possibly of Bristol, Devonshire, England, who settled in Saco, Kittery and Wells, Maine after 1632. Descendants have settled throughout the United States.
100 Years
Author: Robert Dempster and Sons LimitedPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 42
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Ocean City Baby Parade
Author: Fred MillerPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439637423
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The Ocean City Baby Parade is the longest continuously held baby parade in the nation, tracing back to August 10, 1901, when the citys first baby show was held. From its beginning with 46 babies in the prettiest, cutest, and fattest baby categories, it has grown into a boardwalk extravaganza with 300 entrants, bands and bugle corps, professionally decorated commercial floats, homemade baby floats, grand marshals, and cartoon characters. Many families plan their vacations around this well-known event, and they are among the thousands of spectators lining the boardwalk each year.
Author: Robert B. Aslesen