Juneteenth Texas: Essays in African-American Folklore (Volume 54) (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society) - Softcover

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9781574412833: Juneteenth Texas: Essays in African-American Folklore (Volume 54) (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society)
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ISBN 10: 1574412833 ISBN 13: 9781574412833
Publisher: University of North Texas Press, 2010

Synopsis

Juneteenth Texas explores African-American folkways and traditions from both African-American and white perspectives. Included are descriptions and classifications of different aspects of African-American folk culture in Texas; explorations of songs and stories and specific performers such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Manse Lipscomb, and Bongo Joe; and a section giving resources for the further study of African Americans in Texas.


 

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About the Author

FRANCIS EDWARD ABERNETHY was Regents Professor Emeritus of English at Stephen F. Austin State University, the executive secretary and editor of the Texas Folklore Society, the curator of exhibits for the East Texas Historical Association, and a member of the Texas Institute of Letters. PATRICK B. MULLEN is professor of English at Ohio State University. ALAN GOVENAR is president of Documentary Arts and a writer, folklorist, photographer, and filmmaker.

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Publisher
University of North Texas Press
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1574412833
ISBN 13 
9781574412833
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
376
Editor
Abernethy Francis Edward, Mullen Patrick B., Govenar Alan B.
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