Young Thurgood : the making of a Supreme Court justice / Larry S. Gibson ; foreword by Thurgood Marshall Jr.

Author/creator Gibson, Larry S., 1942-
Format Book
Publication InfoAmherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2012.
Description413 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Is there an investigation taking place? -- The Baltimore Grocers' grandson -- Marshall's high school years -- Lincoln University -- Educating a social engineer -- A new lawyer joins the brotherhood -- Buy where you can work -- Black and white and red all over -- The civil cases -- The criminal cases -- The murder of Kater Stevens -- The first step on the road to Brown -- Becoming a leader among lawyers -- The Baltimore County HIgh School case -- Financial pressures and career decision -- Commuting back for equal teacher pay -- Conclusion.
Abstract A close examination of Thurgood Marshall's earlier formative years in Maryland when his personality, attitudes, priorities, and work habits had crystallized.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 341-393) and index.
LCCN 2012027517
ISBN9781616145712 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN1616145714 (cloth : alk. paper)
Stock number1348117 QBI

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF8745 .M34 G55 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold