| Description |
xxiii, 406 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-393) and index. |
| Summary |
The story of the Grimké family, starting with abolitionists and women's rights advocates Angelina and Sarah Grimké who gave up their position in Charleston society to work for what they believed in. The Grimké's brother had two sons with one of his slaves, Archibld and Francis Grimké. The two went on to become leaders in the newly formed NAACP. Archibald's daughter, Angelina Ward Grimké, was a poet and playwright during the Harlem Renaissance. |
| Provenance |
Gift of Dr. James H. Poivan, Professor of History, Emeritus. |
| Subject |
Racially mixed people -- United States -- Biography.
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Racially mixed people. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Grimké family.
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Grimké family. |
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Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography.
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Abolitionists. |
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Social reformers -- United States -- Biography.
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Social reformers. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Perry, Mark, 1950- Lift up thy voice. New York : Viking, 2001 (OCoLC)606657525 |
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Online version: Perry, Mark, 1950- Lift up thy voice. New York : Viking, 2001 (OCoLC)631365183 |
| ISBN |
0670030112 alkaline paper |
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9780670030118 alkaline paper |
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