History of Public Library Access for African Americans in the South - by David M Battles (Paperback)

About the Book

This book examines the African American struggle for access to public libraries in the South, bringing together and examining the three distinct fields involved-Southern Studies, African American Studies, and Library Studies-to inform the historical survey.

Book Synopsis

This book examines the African American struggle for access to public libraries in the South, bringing together and examining the three distinct fields involved-Southern Studies, African American Studies, and Library Studies-to inform the historical survey.

Review Quotes

David M. Battles proved a welcome and needed examination of the integration of the public library in the South, one of our most prominent but forgotten institutions. Filled with interesting tidbits and clear descriptions, Battles's book marks a distinctive addition to the history of American segregation and integration.

This is an important book that chronicles major developments in library service to African Americans within the larger context of African American history.

This study should be of...interest to researchers and students of library science in the United States and African American history in the South since the Civil War.

About the Author

David M. Battles is the author of Making Her Own Place: 14 Fascinating Articles and Essays on Dottie Rambo and Her Contribution to Gospel Music.