Those about him remained silent the battle over W.E.B. Du Bois / Amy Bass.

Author/creator Bass, Amy
Format Electronic
Publication InfoMinneapolis : University of Minnesota Press,
Descriptionxxiv, 198 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Subjects
Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963--Homes and haunts. --Massachusetts. --Great Barrington.
Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963--Birthplace.
African American intellectuals--Biography.
African American civil rights workers--Biography.
Great Barrington (Mass.)--History. --20th century.
Great Barrington (Mass.)--Biography.

Contents The shadow of the veil -- Du Bois in Great Barrington and beyond -- Evolution of a progressive mind -- Her proudest contribution to history -- Where Willie lived and played -- A prophet without honor -- An uncertain legacy.
Abstract Amy Bass tells the compelling story of how her home region ignored its most famous son--W.E.B. Du Bois--for decades because of politics and race. A startling and important tale of social denial, of erased historical memory, and a hidden past now coming to light.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009023610
ISBN9780816644957 (acid-free paper)
ISBN0816644950 (acid-free paper)
ISBN9780816644964 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
ISBN0816644969 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

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