Peekskill's African American History: A Hudson Valley Community's Untold Story by John J. Curran
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Description The first African Americans of Peekskill had no choice in making the Hudson Valley their home. What they did choose was what kind of home to make of it????????????choices that were to shape both their community and the course of American history. Meet the African American sharpshooter who helped swing the balance of the American Revolution, revisit a stop on the underground railroad and catch a glimpse of Paul Robeson through the tumult of the 1949 concert riots. Then follow John J. Curran beyond the headlines and behind the scenes as he seeks out the people whose quiet, consistent contributions were no less dynamic in bringing about social change.
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The first African Americans of Peekskill had no choice in making the Hudson Valley their home. What they did choose was what kind of home to make of it - choices that were to shape both their community and the course of American history. Meet the African American sharpshooter who helped swing the balance of the American Revolution, revisit a stop on the underground railroad and catch a glimpse of Paul Robeson through the tumult of the 1949 concert riots. Then follow John J. Curran beyond the headlines and behind the scenes as he seeks out the people whose quiet, consistent contributions were no less dynamic in bringing about social change.
Author Biography
John J. Curran is the Peekskill city historian and the author of several publications, historical videotapes, and screenplays. He has been associated with the Peekskill Museum since 1986 as a board member and officer. He selected the photographs for Peekskill from the collections of the Peekskill Museum, the Field Library, and the Peekskill Military Academy archive.
Details ISBN 1596294841 ISBN-13 9781596294844 Title Peekskill's African American History: A Hudson Valley Community's Untold Story Author John J. Curran Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 155 Publisher History Press (SC) GE_Item_ID:138006189; About Us
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