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Black Eden : the Idlewild community / Lewis Walker, Ben C. Wilson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Walker, Lewis, 1936-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African Americans--Michigan--Idlewild--History.
- African Americans.
- African Americans--Michigan--Idlewild--Social life and customs.
- African Americans--Michigan--Idlewild--Social conditions.
- City planning.
- History.
- Social conditions.
- Manners and customs.
- Idlewild (Mich.)--History.
- Idlewild (Mich.).
- Idlewild (Mich.)--Social life and customs.
- Idlewild (Mich.)--Social conditions.
- City planning--Michigan--Idlewild--History.
- Michigan--Idlewild.
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 268 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- East Lansing : Michigan State University Press, [2002]
- Contents:
- 1. Establishing the Foundations of a Black Resort in Michigan 1
- Early History: A Logging Community in Michigan
- Racial Segregation, Northern Style
- The Formative Years and the Idlewild Resort Company, 1915-1927
- The Contractual Agreement
- The IRC Plan
- Sociological Illuminations
- 2. Continuation of a Good Deal 29
- The Formation of Idlewild Summer Resort Company
- Articles of Association
- The Idlewild Summer Resort Company Plan of Development
- The Business District in Idlewild
- 3. The Popular Place to Be 47
- Promotion of the Resort
- Special Music and Poems Written for Idlewild
- The Emergent Cleavages at Idlewild
- The Skin Color Factor: Intraracial Strife and Problems of Social Distance
- Other Related Developments
- 4. An Emergent Black Entertainment Showcase 69
- The Chitlin Circuit
- The Significance of Idlewild Clubs to Entertainers
- White Music Lovers at Idlewild
- On Stage at Idlewild
- Escape to Woodland Park for Rest
- Nature, Swimming, Boating, and Horseback Riding
- Some Famous Athletes at Idlewild
- 5. Some Intended and Unintended Consequences in the Black Community During the Civil Rights Era 121
- Living in a Caste System in the United States
- The Civil Rights Movement versus the Caste System
- On Integration: A New Phase and a New Crisis
- Self-Validation, Self-Actualization, and Identity
- The Dual Challenge: Transforming America through Integration versus Racial Solidarity
- Some Shortcomings of Public Accommodations Act and Integration
- Did Public Accommodations Act Alone Kill Idlewild?
- Idlewild Will Always Be There!
- "Greener Pastures"
- Lack of Leadership and Vision
- An Incomplete Infrastructure: Another Factor
- The Passing of the Great Ones
- Idlewild: A Question of Survival
- 6. A Snapshot of Idlewild's Contemporary Social Status 149
- Social Structure of Idlewild
- Some Social Demographics
- The Business Picture in Idlewild
- The Employment and Income Situation
- Crime and Delinquency in the Township
- The Housing Dilemma in Idlewild
- Family Concerns
- Educational Status and Problems
- Environmental Issues
- The Transportation System
- Hope and Anxiety for the Future of Idlewild
- 7. Revitalization: 1960-2000 Activities 169
- Mid-Sixties: The Shadies and the Saints
- A New Breed Brings Hope to Old-Timers
- Activities to Stop the Downward Spiral
- Activities to Remove Squatters and Improve the Community
- Activities from the Yates Township Board: A Time for Action
- More Recent Efforts to Revitalize Idlewild
- An Acceleration of Activities to Turn the Community Around
- FiveCAP: A Major Piece of the Revitalization Puzzle
- 8. A Need for a Comprehensive Strategic Plan: Some Suggestions 195
- A Need for Definitional Clarity of the Community
- The Importance of a Paradigm Shift and Transformative Leaders
- Current and Future Challenges
- A Companion Plan for Idlewild Vis-a-Vis the County Plan
- Background and Summary of Lake County's "Plan"
- A Comprehensive Companion Plan for Idlewild: Some Salient Suggestions
- 9. An Epilogue for Idlewild 221
- Success and Failure
- Entertainment and Leisure-Oriented Businesses
- A Short-Term Alternative to Building New Motels and Restaurants
- Empowerment: Making Use of Existing Resources
- A Composite Summary of Sociological Illuminations
- 1. Sample Coupons 240
- 2. Scott's Letter of Endorsement 241
- 3. Curry's Letter of Endorsement 242
- 4. Some Early Pioneers in Idlewild 243
- 5. Purchase Agreement Letter 244
- 6. Sheet Music: "Idlewild" 245
- 7. Sheet Music: "(Idlewild) Duett Chorus: Tango Dance" 247.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0870136224
- OCLC:
- 48661530
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