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Author:
Baron, Dave (David M.), author.
Title:
Pembroke : a rural, black community on the Illinois dunes / Dave Baron.
Publisher:
Southern Illinois University Press,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
x, 234 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subject:
Pembroke (Ill. : Township)--History.
African Americans--Pembroke (Township)--Pembroke (Township)--History.
Kankakee County (Ill.)--History, Local.
African Americans.
Illinois--Kankakee County.
Illinois--Pembroke (Township)
History.
Local history.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: the paradox of Pembroke -- Mskoda -- Pap and Mary Tetter -- The second migration -- Welcome to Lamplight City -- "A rip-roarin' time" -- "In the eyes of the angels" -- Lunch tables -- Building on sand -- Nature preserved -- Pembroke today and tomorrow -- Conclusion: the good life.
ISBN:
0809335026
9780809335022
OCLC:
(OCoLC)921863937
LCCN:
2015044747
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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