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The Upshaws of County Line

Author : Richard Orton
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574415719
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book The Upshaws of County Line written by Richard Orton and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guss, Felix, and Jim Upshaw founded the community of County Line in the 1870s in northwest Nacogdoches County, in deep East Texas. As with hundreds of other relatively autonomous black communities created at that time, the Upshaws sought a safe place to raise their children and create a livelihood during Reconstruction and Jim Crow Texas. In the late 1980s photographer Richard Orton visited County Line for the first time and became aware of a world he did not know existed as a white man. He went down the rabbit hole, so to speak, and met some remarkable people there who changed his life. The more than 50 duotone photographs and text convey the contemporary experience of growing up in a "freedom colony." Covering a period of twenty-five years, photographer Richard Orton juxtaposes his images with text from people who grew up in and have remained connected to their birthplace. Thad Sitton's foreword sets the community in historical context and Roy Flukinger points out the beauty of the documentary photographs. This book should appeal to anyone interested in American or Texas history, particularly the history of African Americans in the South in the aftermath of the Civil War. The book should also be of interest to anyone with an appreciation for documentary photography, including students and teachers of photography.

Freedom Colonies

Author : Thad Sitton
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292777817
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Freedom Colonies written by Thad Sitton and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of independent African American settlements in Texas during the Jim Crow era, featuring historical and contemporary photographs. In the decades following the Civil War, nearly a quarter of African Americans achieved a remarkable victory—they got their own land. While other ex-slaves and many poor whites became trapped in the exploitative sharecropping system, these independence-seeking individuals settled on pockets of unclaimed land that had been deemed too poor for farming and turned them into successful family farms. In these self-sufficient rural communities, often known as “freedom colonies,” African Americans created a refuge from the discrimination and violence that routinely limited the opportunities of blacks in the Jim Crow South. Freedom Colonies is the first book to tell the story of these independent African American settlements. Thad Sitton and James Conrad focus on communities in Texas, where blacks achieved a higher percentage of land ownership than in any other state of the Deep South. The authors draw on a vast reservoir of ex-slave narratives, oral histories, written memoirs, and public records to describe how the freedom colonies formed and to recreate the lifeways of African Americans who made their living by farming or in skilled trades such as milling and blacksmithing. They also uncover the forces that led to the decline of the communities from the 1930s onward, including economic hard times and the greed of whites who found legal and illegal means of taking black-owned land. And they visit some of the remaining communities to discover how their independent way of life endures into the twenty-first century. “Thad Sitton and James H. Conrad have made an important contribution to African American and southern history with their study of communities fashioned by freedmen in the years after emancipation.” —Journal of American History “This study is a thoughtful and important addition to an understanding of rural Texas and the nature of black settlements.” —Journal of Southern History

A Biscuit for Your Shoe, Volume 28: A Memoir of County Line, a Texas Freedom Colony

Author : Beatrice Upshaw
Publisher : Texas Folklore Society Extra B
ISBN 13 : 9781574418125
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book A Biscuit for Your Shoe, Volume 28: A Memoir of County Line, a Texas Freedom Colony written by Beatrice Upshaw and published by Texas Folklore Society Extra B. This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Book is a memoir of growing up in the East Texas freedom colony, County Line. There is an introduction and foreword that offer context, and photographs"--

A Biscuit for Your Shoe

Author : Beatrice Upshaw
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574418211
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book A Biscuit for Your Shoe written by Beatrice Upshaw and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In TFS Extra Book #28, Beatrice Upshaw shares her memories of growing up in County Line. A Biscuit for Your Shoe captures the lore of a community which began as a freedom colony west of Nacogdoches in East Texas. The book is a memoir, but it shares more than merely family memories of significant events. It tells of beliefs, home remedies, folk games, and customs, as well as the importance of religion and education to a community of like-minded people. The narrative is a rich source of colloquial language and proverbial sayings that help define a group of people and their strong sense of place. Richard Orton was first introduced to County Line by F. E. “Ab” Abernethy, the Secretary-Editor of the TFS for nearly four decades. Richard eventually did a photographic book on the people of the community, The Upshaws of County Line: An American Family, but he believed that Beatrice’s memoir should be developed into a separate work that could be shared with an audience larger than just family and friends. Richard’s introduction explains the value of the stories Beatrice Upshaw presents in A Biscuit for Your Shoe; they are personal, but the overall narrative speaks collectively about the perseverance and innovation of many people who found a way to not only survive, but to thrive in East Texas.

Freedom Colonies

Author : Thad Sitton
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292706421
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Freedom Colonies written by Thad Sitton and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the decades following the Civil War, nearly a quarter of African Americans achieved a remarkable victory—they got their own land. While other ex-slaves and many poor whites became trapped in the exploitative sharecropping system, these independence-seeking individuals settled on pockets of unclaimed land that had been deemed too poor for farming and turned them into successful family farms. In these self-sufficient rural communities, often known as "freedom colonies," African Americans created a refuge from the discrimination and violence that routinely limited the opportunities of blacks in the Jim Crow South. Freedom Colonies is the first book to tell the story of these independent African American settlements. Thad Sitton and James Conrad focus on communities in Texas, where blacks achieved a higher percentage of land ownership than in any other state of the Deep South. The authors draw on a vast reservoir of ex-slave narratives, oral histories, written memoirs, and public records to describe how the freedom colonies formed and to recreate the lifeways of African Americans who made their living by farming or in skilled trades such as milling and blacksmithing. They also uncover the forces that led to the decline of the communities from the 1930s onward, including economic hard times and the greed of whites who found legal and illegal means of taking black-owned land. And they visit some of the remaining communities to discover how their independent way of life endures into the twenty-first century.

Both Sides of the Border

Author : Francis Edward Abernethy
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574411845
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book Both Sides of the Border written by Francis Edward Abernethy and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection covers Remembering Our Ancestors, Folklore Tales and Memorabilia and Family Sagas from favorite storytellers like James Ward Lee, Thad Sitton, J. Frank Dobie, Jean Granberry Schnitz, and many more.

Wall's History of Jefferson County, Illinois

Author : John A. Wall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 646 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Wall's History of Jefferson County, Illinois written by John A. Wall and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The African American Experience in Texas

Author : Bruce A. Glasrud
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780896726093
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book The African American Experience in Texas written by Bruce A. Glasrud and published by Texas Tech University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African American Experience in Texas collects for the first time the finest historical research and writing on African Americans in Texas. Covering the time period between 1820 and the late 1970s, the selections highlight the significant role that black Texans played in the development of the state. Topics include politics, slavery, religion, military experience, segregation and discrimination, civil rights, women, education, and recreation. This anthology provides new insights into a previously neglected part of American history and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of black Texans.

Being Texan

Author : Editors of Texas Monthly
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0063068559
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Being Texan written by Editors of Texas Monthly and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors of Texas Monthly explore what it means to be a Texan in this anthology packed with essays, reportage, recipes, and recommendations from their renowned list of contributors. Big hats, big trucks, big oil fortunes—Texas clichés all. And while those elements do flourish throughout Texas, they alone hardly define the place. The Lone Star State is and has always been a great melting pot, home to sprawling cities, trailblazing innovators, and treasured traditions from all over, many of which become ingrained in popular culture and intertwined with the American ideal. In this collection, the editors of Texas Monthly take stock of their multifaceted, larger-than-life state, including the people, customs, land, culture, and cuisine that have collided and comingled here. Featuring essays, reportage, recipes, and recommendations from the magazine’s legendary roster of contributors, and accompanied by original drawings, Being Texan explores the landscapes that are home to more than 29 million people; the joys and idiosyncrasies of Texan life; underappreciated episodes of Texas history; and distinctive strains of Texan arts and culture. Illuminating, surprising, and entertaining, Being Texan reveals the Lone Star State in all its beauty, vastness, and complexity.

Clarion Calls from Capitol Hill

Author : William David Upshaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Clarion Calls from Capitol Hill written by William David Upshaw and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Publications of the Texas Folk-lore Society

Author : Texas Folklore Society
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Publications of the Texas Folk-lore Society written by Texas Folklore Society and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Planters of Colonial Virginia

Author : Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker
Publisher : Princeton : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Planters of Colonial Virginia written by Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker and published by Princeton : Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1922 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Etched in Sand

Author : Regina Calcaterra
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062218840
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Etched in Sand written by Regina Calcaterra and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regina’s Calcaterra memoir, Etched in Sand, is an inspiring and triumphant coming-of-age story of tenacity and hope. Regina Calcaterra is a successful lawyer, New York State official, and activist. Her painful early life, however, was quite different. Regina and her four siblings survived an abusive and painful childhood only to find themselves faced with the challenges of the foster-care system and intermittent homelessness in the shadows of Manhattan and the Hamptons. A true-life rags-to-riches story, Etched in Sand chronicles Regina’s rising above her past, while fighting to keep her brother and three sisters together through it all. Beautifully written, with heartbreaking honesty, Etched in Sand is an unforgettable reminder that regardless of social status, the American Dream is still within reach for those who have the desire and the determination to succeed.

Genealogies of Virginia Families

Author : William and Mary College Quarterly Staff
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN 13 : 0806309555
Total Pages : 1026 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Genealogies of Virginia Families written by William and Mary College Quarterly Staff and published by Genealogical Publishing Com. This book was released on 1982 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine.

A Bride Goes West

Author : Nannie T. Alderson
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 149623538X
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (962 download)

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Download or read book A Bride Goes West written by Nannie T. Alderson and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2023-06-07 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Five Months in "The Old North State"

Author : Roland F. Holloway
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (829 download)

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Download or read book Five Months in "The Old North State" written by Roland F. Holloway and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

Author : Lauren Gunderson
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0822237008
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley written by Lauren Gunderson and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.