Leading the race : the transformation of the Black elite in the nation's capital, 1880-1920 / Jacqueline M. Moore.

Author/creator Moore, Jacqueline M., 1965-
Format Book
Publication InfoCharlottesville : University Press of Virginia, ©1999.
Descriptionxiii, 257 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentBook review (H-Net)
Subjects
African Americans--Washington (D.C.). --Social conditions. --19th century.
African Americans--Washington (D.C.). --Social conditions. --20th century.
Elite (Social sciences)--Washington (D.C.). --History. --19th century.
Elite (Social sciences)--Washington (D.C.). --History. --20th century.
Washington (D.C.)--Social conditions. --19th century.
Washington (D.C.)--Social conditions. --20th century.
Washington (D.C.)--Race relations.

Contents The Washington Black elite: an 1880s overview -- The family -- Culture and leisure -- The church -- Primary and secondary education -- Howard University and higher education -- Occupation and enterprise -- Charitable, professional, and fraternal organizations -- Race and racial uplift.
Local noteLittle-325484--305131044363X
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 241-248) and index.
LCCN 99031004
ISBN0813919037 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E185.93.D6 M66 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold