Pullman porters and the rise of protest politics in Black America, 1925-1945 / Beth Tompkins Bates.

Author/creator Bates, Beth Tompkins
Format Book
Publication InfoChapel Hill, N.C. ; London : University of North Carolina Press, ©2001.
Descriptionxiv, 275 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Pullman porters--Labor unions. --United States. --History.
African American labor union members--Political activity. --History.
Discrimination in employment--United States. --History.
Race discrimination--United States. --History.

SeriesThe John Hope Franklin series in African American history and culture
John Hope Franklin series in African American history and culture. ^A413403
Abstract Examines the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) as a social movement, discussing the new black working-class radicalism of the time and labor union's efforts to confront discrimination.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references( p. [243]-263) and index.
LCCN 00047974
ISBN0807826146 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0807849294 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HD8039.R362 U63 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner Ronnie Barnes African American Collection HD8039.R362 U63 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold