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1 online resource (xv, 366 pages) |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-356) and index. |
| Summary |
Annotation This definitive biography of the prominent labor leader Maida Springer focuses on her public life, especially her role in the formation of the AFL-CIO's African policy during the Cold War and African independence movements. But it also reveals the difficulties faced by a woman of color who found herself promoting the ideals of American democracy to African leaders, even as she was excluded from fully enjoying the fruits of those ideals in her own country. This captivating work offers unique insights into the tensions between race, labor, and gender in the middle of the twentieth century. |
| Contents |
"My Wonderful Young Mother": Springer's Formative Years -- "My Union Was a Very Political Union": Springer Joins Local 22 -- Dilemma of Race and Gender during World War II -- National and International Struggle against the Color Line -- Dancing on the End of a Needle: African Connections -- Atlantic City Compromise -- Beginning of the Affiliation Struggle -- Springer Joins the AFL-CIO Department of International Affairs -- AFL-CIO Africa Programs -- Crossroads -- Continued Service. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Springer, Maida.
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Springer, Maida. |
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Springer, Maida. |
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Springer, Maida. |
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Women labor leaders -- United States -- Biography.
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Women labor leaders. |
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United States. |
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Biographies.
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Women labor union members -- United States -- Biography.
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Women labor union members. |
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African American women -- Biography.
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African American women -- Biography. |
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International labor activities -- History.
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International labor activities. |
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History. |
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Pan-Africanism -- History.
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Pan-Africanism. |
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History.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Richards, Yevette. Maida Springer. [Pittsburgh] : University of Pittsburgh Press, ©2000 (DLC) 00009652 (OCoLC)44167282 |
| ISBN |
9780822972631 electronic book |
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0822972638 electronic book |
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0822941392 cloth alkaline paper |
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9780822941392 cloth alkaline paper |
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0822958511 |
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9780822958512 |
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