Black New Yorkers: The Schomburg Illustrated Chronology; Author: Andrews, Regina; Author: Dodson, Howard; Hardback; Book

Author: Andrews, Regina; Author: Dodson, Howard
Hardback; Book
470 pages
Published: November 1999
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN: 0471297143

From the prestigious Schomburg Center of the New York Public Library comes this absorbing single-volume reference, a matchless resource for information and insight on the long and rich history of African-American life in New York City. Featuring more than 200 striking images and packed with thousands of fascinating details, The Black New Yorkers gives a sweeping view of who did what andwhen in the capital of black America.-- Includes rare documents and vintage illustrations from the Schomburg's world-famous collection-- The companion volume to the Schomburg exhibit Black New Yorkers / Black New York and a resource for Rick Burns' Fall 1999 PBS series on the history of New York CityAn historical overview of the capital of Black America from the 1600's to the present day, this is the companion volume to the Schomburg exhibit A Century in Black New York. It covers African-American life and culture in New York City from the 17th century, including the Harlem Rennaisance.