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Author Rutkoff, Peter M., 1942-

Title Fly away : the great African American cultural migrations / Peter M. Rutkoff and William B. Scott.

Publication Info. Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2010]
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 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  973.0496 RUTKOFF    Check Shelf
Description xv, 408 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Out of Africa : West African origins -- New Africa : South Carolina low country -- Negro capital of the world : Harlem -- Mules and men : Birmingham -- Blues pianos and tricky baseballs : Pittsburgh -- Walkin' Egypt : Mississippi Delta -- Bronzeville's Pinkster Kings : South Side Chicago -- Dixie special : Houston -- California dreaming : South Central LA -- Circle unbroken : three stories and a conclusion.
Subject African Americans -- Migrations -- History -- 20th century.
African Americans -- History -- 1877-1964.
Migration, Internal -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Rural-urban migration -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
African Americans -- Social life and customs.
United States -- Civilization -- African American influences.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 20th century.
Added Author Scott, William B., 1945-
ISBN 9780801894770 hardcover alkaline paper
0801894778 hardcover alkaline paper
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