The St. Louis African American community and the Exodusters

The St. Louis African American community and the Exodusters / Bryan M. Jack.

Author/creator	Jack, Bryan M., 1969-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Columbia : University of Missouri Press, ©2007.
Description	xi, 178 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	African Americans--Missouri --Saint Louis --History --19th century. Freed persons--West (U.S.) --History --19th century. African American pioneers--West (U.S.) --History --19th century. African Americans--Migrations --History --19th century. Migration, Internal--United States --History --19th century. African Americans--History --1877-1964. Community life--Missouri --Saint Louis --History --19th century. Saint Louis (Mo.)--History --19th century. Saint Louis (Mo.)--Social conditions --19th century.

Variant title	Saint Louis African American community and the Exodusters
Abstract	"A story of former slaves searching for their own promised land after the Civil War. Fleeing the South, and trying to reach Kansas, many became stranded in St. Louis. Jack tells how the city's African American community provided food, shelter, and funds to help the Exodusters complete their journey"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-172) and index.
LCCN	2007039945
ISBN	9780826217721 (alk. paper)
ISBN	0826217729 (alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	F 474.S29 N437 2007	✔ Available	Place Hold