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African Americans of Tampa - (Images of America) by Ersula Knox Odom (Paperback)
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- Tampa has a fascinating past that has been wonderfully documented with one exception: African Americans.
- Author(s): Ersula Knox Odom
- 128 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Images of America
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"Tampa has a ... past that has been [well] documented with one exception: African Americans ... Tampa's population exploded during the early 1900s, and the building boom universally required the skills and talents of African Americans, who provided services, labor, and entrepreneurship in a massive form. They played significant roles in everything from Tampa's wilderness era to its boomtown years and were key players in the first and second Seminole Wars with their Seminole alliance, [and have contributed in many ways since then]"--Back cover.Book Synopsis
Tampa has a fascinating past that has been wonderfully documented with one exception: African Americans. This culturally rich community is virtually invisible in the eyes of history. Tampa s population exploded during the early 1900s, and the building booAdditional product information and recommendations
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