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Author:

Holland, Jesse J.

Title:

Black men built the Capitol : discovering African-American history in and around Washington, D.C. / Jesse J. Holland.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Globe Pequot Press,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

xv, 192 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 23 cm.

Subject:

African Americans--Washington (D.C.)--History.
Slavery--Washington (D.C.)--History.
Monuments--Washington (D.C.)
Historic sites--Washington (D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)--Guidebooks.
African Americans--Maryland--History.
African Americans--Virginia--History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-190).

Summary:

Presents details about the role of blacks in the history of Washington, D.C., including in the creation of such historic sites as the White House and the Lincoln Memorial, and provides information on monuments dedicated to the contributions of African Americans.

ISBN:

0762745363 (pbk.)
9780762745364 (pbk.)

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

EBPE325 -- Estherville Public Library (Estherville)

UVAX975 -- Western Iowa Tech Library (Sioux City)

CXPC586 -- Keck Memorial Library (Wapello)