To tell the truth freely : the life of Ida B. Wells / Mia Bay.

Author/creator Bay, Mia
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Hill and Wang, 2009.
Descriptionviii, 374 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Wells-Barnett, Ida B., 1862-1931.
African American women civil rights workers--Biography.
Civil rights workers--United States. --Biography.
African American women educators--Biography.
African American women journalists--Biography.
African Americans--Civil rights. --History.
African Americans--Social conditions. --To 1964.
Lynching--United States. --History.
United States--Race relations.

Contents Introduction: "If Iola were a man" -- Coming of age in Mississippi -- Walking in Memphis -- The lynching at the curve -- Exile -- Capturing the attention of the "civilized world" -- "Although a busy woman, she has found the time to marry" -- Challenging Washington, D.C., and Booker T. -- Reforming Chicago -- Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 329-357) and index.
Digital Bookplate Bookplate for Gene and Susan Roberts
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy gift of Gene and Susan Roberts, 2016.
LCCN 2008047116
ISBN9780809095292 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0809095297 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E 185.97.W55 B39 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner Rare Collection E 185.97.W55 B39 2009 ✔ Available Request Material