Juneteenth : the story behind the celebration / Edward T. Cotham, Jr.
"Juneteenth has been touted as a national day celebrating the end of slavery. Observances from coast to coast have turned this event into part of the national conversation about race, slavery, and how Americans understand, acknowledge, and explain what has been called the national 'original sin.' But, why Juneteenth? Where did this celebration--which promises to become a national holiday--come from? What is the origin story? What are the facts, and legends, around this important day in the nation's history? This is the first scholarly book to delve into the history behind Juneteenth. Using decades of research in archives around the nation, this book helps separate myth from reality and tells the story behind the celebration in a way that provides new understanding and appreciation for the event."--Dust jacket
Record details
- ISBN: 1649670001
- ISBN: 9781649670007
- Physical Description: xxv, 311 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Kerrville, TX : State House Press, 2021.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographic references and index |
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Subject: | Juneteenth. African Americans > Anniversaries, etc. Holidays > United States. |
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- 4 of 5 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Carbondale Public Library | 394.263 COTHAM (Text) | 50688010819549 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Sinking Spring Library | 394.263 COT (Text) | 33249024270039 | Non-fiction | Available | - |
Hughes Library | 394.263 COT (Text) | 32378005001260 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Penn-Kidder Branch | 394.263 COT (Text) | 420001001531265 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |