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Facts on File encyclopedia of Black women in America / Darlene Clark Hine, editor ; Kathleen Thompson, associate editor.
Van Pelt - Class of 1979 Seminar Room (305) E185.96 .F2 1997 v.1-11
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Van Pelt - Class of 1979 Seminar Room (305) E185.96 .F2 1997 v.1-11
Available
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African American women--Biography--Encyclopedias.
- African American women.
- African American women--Biography.
- Genre:
- Encyclopedias.
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- 11 volumes : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Other Title:
- Encyclopedia of Black women in America
- Black women in America
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Facts on File, [1997]
- Summary:
- 'The Facts On File Encyclopedia of Black Women in America' spans three centuries and profiles more than 1,000 African-American women and the institutions that influenced them. The inspirational biographies capture the personal accounts of women who overcame adversity and changed history. Students will learn about the perseverance, courage, and 'personal will' that these women had in common, each with one shared goal: improvement through change.
- Contents:
- [v.1.] The early years, 1619-1899
- [v.2.] Literature
- [v.3.] Dance, sports, visual arts
- [v.4.] Business and professions
- [v.5.] Music
- [v.6.] Education
- [v.7.] Religion and community
- [v.8.] Law and government
- [v.9.] Theater arts, and entertainment
- [v.10.] Social activism
- [v.11.] Science, health, and medicine.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0816034257
- OCLC:
- 39508726
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