African American state volunteers in the New South : race, masculinity, and the militia in Georgia, Texas, and Virginia, 1871-1906 / John Patrick Blair.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blair, John Patrick, 1960- author.

Series:

Prairie View a&M University Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American soldiers--Georgia--History.

African American soldiers.

African American soldiers--Texas--History.

African American soldiers--Virginia--History.

Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--African American troops.

Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (328 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

College Station, Texas : Texas A&M University Press, [2022]

Summary:

John Patrick Blair's book, 'African American State Volunteers in the New South,' explores the role and experiences of African American militia members in Georgia, Texas, and Virginia from 1871 to 1906. The book examines the challenges these volunteers faced during a time of pervasive racial discrimination and segregation, highlighting their contributions to American society despite being denied full citizenship rights. Through detailed accounts, Blair illuminates the complexities of race, masculinity, and military service in the post-emancipation South. The book is part of the Prairie View A&M University series and serves to document the overlooked narratives of African American servicemen, contributing to the broader understanding of race relations in the Southern United States. It is intended for readers interested in African American history, military history, and the social dynamics of the New South. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

List of Illustrations and Tables

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. Introduction: The Forgotten Few

Chapter 2. "To Have the Most Worthy": Legislating the Black State Volunteers

Chapter 3. "Composed of Men of the Same Race and Color":Organizing the Black State Volunteers

Chapter 4. "With Said Arms No Discrimination Shall Be Made": Arming and Equipping the Black State Volunteers

Chapter 5. "An Efficient and Reliable Defender": Utilizing and Training the Black State Volunteers

Chapter 6. Light, Bright, or White?: Colorism and the Black State Volunteers

Chapter 7. "Let Us Play the Man": The Culture of Masculinity with the Black State Volunteers

Chapter 8. Conclusion: Manhood Lost

Appendix A. General Rules Governing the 2nd Battalion, Georgia Volunteers, Colored

Appendix B. Constitution of the Maceo Guards of Augusta, Georgia

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781648430749

OCLC:

1441724291