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Author Kushner, David, 1968-

Title Levittown : two families, one tycoon, and the fight for civil rights in America's legendary suburb / David Kushner.

Publication Info. New York : Walker & Co., 2009.

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Location Call No. Status
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  305.896 K96    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  305.896073 KU    Check Shelf
Edition First U.S. edition.
Description xv, 237 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [225]-227) and index.
Contents The captain and the kids -- The other Harlem -- Dodgers fans -- The perfect plan -- A good home -- Pioneers -- Neighbors -- An extra bedroom and a garage -- 43 Deepgreen Lane -- The secret castle -- The baby won't know -- The missing thumb -- Battle lines -- Back to school -- Dandelions and bayonets -- Freedom fighters -- The stand -- The promise.
Subject Levitt, William, 1907-1994.
African Americans -- Civil rights -- Pennsylvania -- Levittown -- History -- 20th century.
Segregation -- Pennsylvania -- Levittown -- History -- 20th century.
Levittown (Pa.) -- History -- 20th century.
Levittown (Pa.) -- Race relations.
ISBN 0802716199 hardcover
9780802716194 hardcover
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