O freedom! : Afro-American Emancipation celebrations /
Wiggins, William H., -1934
O freedom! : Afro-American Emancipation celebrations / William H. Wiggins, Jr. - Knoxville : University of Tennessee Press, c1987. - xxi, 207 p. : ill. 24 cm.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 179-198.
Basing his analysis on fieldwork and solid historical research, Wiggins gives a vivid portrayal of a celebration of ethnic pride in all its diversity. Though varied over time and space, the celebratory message of freedom from slavery comes through clearly. Activitiessinging, dancing, speech-makingare described. Interesting illustrationsposters, programs, buttons, photographssupport this intimate, carefully produced book, which traces the evolution and historical context of these celebrations as well as their role in transmitting culture and unifying blacks. Recommended. David S. Azzolina, Univ. of Pennsylvania Libs., Philadelphia Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. www.shelfari.com
870495208
E 453 / .W639 1987
O freedom! : Afro-American Emancipation celebrations / William H. Wiggins, Jr. - Knoxville : University of Tennessee Press, c1987. - xxi, 207 p. : ill. 24 cm.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 179-198.
Basing his analysis on fieldwork and solid historical research, Wiggins gives a vivid portrayal of a celebration of ethnic pride in all its diversity. Though varied over time and space, the celebratory message of freedom from slavery comes through clearly. Activitiessinging, dancing, speech-makingare described. Interesting illustrationsposters, programs, buttons, photographssupport this intimate, carefully produced book, which traces the evolution and historical context of these celebrations as well as their role in transmitting culture and unifying blacks. Recommended. David S. Azzolina, Univ. of Pennsylvania Libs., Philadelphia Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. www.shelfari.com
870495208
E 453 / .W639 1987
