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| Author | Thurman, Wallace, 1902-1934 |
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| LoC No. | 2004563565 |
| Title | Negro life in New York's Harlem : A lively picture of a popular and interesting section |
| Original Publication | Girard, KS: Haldeman-Julius Publications, 1928. |
| Series Title | Little blue book ; no. 494 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Carla Foust, Aaron Adrignola, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Negro Life in New York's Harlem: A Lively Picture of a Popular and Interesting Section" by Wallace Thurman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Harlem as a vibrant cultural hub for African Americans, detailing its rich social life, community dynamics, and the impact of a burgeoning population. It serves as both a documentary and a sociological examination of the era's Black experience within the broader context of New York City. Thurman paints a vivid portrait of Harlem, showcasing its transformation into a destination for approximately 200,000 African Americans from diverse backgrounds, including those from Africa, the Caribbean, and the American South. He delves into various aspects of life in Harlem, such as its nightlife, social structures including churches and clubs, the phenomenon of house rent parties, and the struggles of Black entrepreneurship within the realities of economic constraints. Through detailed descriptions, he captures the essence of Harlem as a melting pot of cultures brimming with creativity and contradiction, emphasizing both the vibrancy and challenges faced by its inhabitants during this significant cultural renaissance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | African Americans -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | African Americans -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social conditions |
| Subject | African Americans -- Race identity -- New York (State) -- New York |
| Subject | Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73870 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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