The fall of a black army officer : racism and the myth of Henry O. Flipper / Charles M. Robinson, III.

Author/creator Robinson, Charles M., 1949-
Format Book
Publication InfoNorman : University of Oklahoma Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxviii, 197 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Race and the army -- The black cadet -- Links in a chain -- The court-martial begins -- Shafter on the defensive -- A question of persecution and a "Mexican theory" -- The government rests -- Lucy Smith testifies -- Testimonials to a good name -- The question : can an officer be black? -- The end of a career -- After the army.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 183-189) and index.
LCCN 2007049603
ISBN9780806135212 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0806135212 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF 7642.F58 R633 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold