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African American firsts : famous, little-known, and unsung triumphs of Blacks in America / by Joan Potter.

Title
African American firsts : famous, little-known, and unsung triumphs of Blacks in America / by Joan Potter.
Author
Potter, Joan
Publication
New York, NY : Dafina Books, c2002.

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Description
viii, 424 p. : ill., ports.; 23 cm.
Summary
Offers a look at African-Americans who achieved major firsts in such areas as journalism, entertainment, the military, and history, noting the dates of each event.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Biography
  • Biographies
  • History
  • Biographies.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 399-401) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Business -- Education -- Entertainment -- Film -- History -- Journalism -- Law and government -- Literature -- Military -- Music -- Religion -- Science and medicine -- Sports -- Theater and dance -- Visual arts.
ISBN
0758202431
OCLC
  • 51055651
  • SCSB-10052602
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library