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African Americans in Sewickley Valley

African Americans in Sewickley Valley - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Bettie Cole, Autumn RedcrossPublish date:8/13/2008Pages:130
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531636388ISBN-10:1531636381UPC:9781531636388Book Category:History, Social Science, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:United States, Cultural & Ethnic Studies, Cultural & RegionalBook Topic:State & Local, AmericanSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SCPV22XSQ0
The African Americans of Sewickley Valley have a history as rich and deep-rooted as the valley itself. Originally pioneered by Quakers and abolitionists sentimental to the cause of enslaved men, Sewickley is noted for containing routes and safe houses for those on the Underground Railroad. Known as an affluent bedroom community, Sewickley is considered the wealthiest municipality along the entire 98-mile stretch of the Ohio River. Early residents brought black servants with them to serve as domestics. As construction increased, many African Americans migrated primarily from Virginia and Kentucky to work in the area as builders. The organization of Sewickley's first African American mission marked the start of a strong and lively course for the African American community. Beginning with Jim Robinson in 1823 through the culmination of today's Come on Home annual reunion, African Americans in Sewickley Valley documents the life and ambition of the African Americans who grew as a vital part of Sewickley's community today.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531636388ISBN-10:1531636381UPC:9781531636388Book Category:History, Social Science, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:United States, Cultural & Ethnic Studies, Cultural & RegionalBook Topic:State & Local, AmericanSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SCPV22XSQ0
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

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