The Rosenwald Schools of the American South

"A fascinating story."--Virginia Magazine "The detail of the discussion, the reliance on considerable primary evidence, and the...
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Author: Mary S. Hoffschwelle
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The Rosenwald Schools of the American South by Hoffschwelle, Mary S.

The Rosenwald Schools of the American South

$656.80

The Rosenwald Schools of the American South

$656.80
Author: Mary S. Hoffschwelle
Format: Paperback
Language: English
"A fascinating story."--Virginia Magazine "The detail of the discussion, the reliance on considerable primary evidence, and the overall contribution of the understanding of the development of southern education make this a valuable addition to the historical literature on the South...Highly recommended."--Choice "The first comprehensive picture of the evolution of the program from its origins at Tuskegee Institute in the 1910s until its termination in 1932. . . . Hoffschwelle assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the program and its larger significance for the status of African Americans and southern race relations in the early twentieth century."--American Historical Review "Successfully depicts the schools as integral to the African American communities they served in that the schools and what they represented--black agency in providing education for the community--were focal points of African American southern identity and local pride."--Journal of American Ethnic History "The layers of this book are tied together by the extraordinary detail of the archival research. . . . A] tribute to the multi-layered institution of the Rosenwald schools."--Southern Quarterly " A] compelling narrative, a breadth of scope, and a sophistication of interpretation that make this a must-read for anyone interested in American cultural history."--Winterthur Portfolio

Author: Mary S. Hoffschwelle
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Published: 08/15/2014
Pages: 424
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9780813060330

About the Author
Mary S. Hoffschwelle is professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University.

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