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Author:

Anderson, Toni P., 1957-

Title:

"Tell them we are singing for Jesus" : the original Fisk Jubilee Singers and Christian reconstruction, 1871-1878 / Toni P. Anderson.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Mercer University Press,

Copyright Date:

c2010

Description:

xvi, 299 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Jubilee Singers--History.
American Missionary Association--History--19th century.
African American singers--Biography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-232) and index.

Contents:

The roots of reconstruction : the American Missionary Association and Fisk University -- The birth of the Jubilee Singers : vision, mission, and divine blessing -- "Doing the work of the master" : developing a campaign strategy for Christian missions -- Broadening the campaign goals : Africa, affinity groups, and revival services -- Artistry and refinement : gaining public acclaim -- "The scar of the dark ages" : social standing in America and Europe -- "Infinite troubles" : practical application of American Missionary Association ideals -- The fruit of Christian reconstruction : leaders of the race.

ISBN:

0881461121 (hardback : alk. paper)
9780881461121 (hardback : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)368024921

LCCN:

2010001203

Locations:

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

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)