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You may go directly to the collection,
African American
Odyssey, in American Memory.
The African American Odyssey
showcases African American collections from the Library of Congress. The exhibition
tells the story of the African American experience through nine chronological
periods. Over 240 items document the courage and determination of blacks faced
with adverse circumstances, who overcame immense odds to fully participate in
all aspects of American society. The exhibit includes the work of abolitionists
and the long post-Civil War journey toward equality in employment, education and
politics. The exhibition details strategies used to secure the vote, recognizes
outstanding black leaders, and documents the contributions of black sports figures,
soldiers, artists, actors, writers, and others in the fight against segregation
and discrimination.
These online exhibits
provide context and additional information about this collection.
African
American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship
These historical
era(s) are best represented
in the collection, although they may not be all-encompassing.
Colonial Settlement, 1492-1763
The American Revolution, 1763-1783
The New Nation, 1780-1815
Expansion and Reform, 1801-1861
The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877
Development of the Industrial United States, 1876-1915
Emergence of Modern America, 1890-1930
The Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Postwar United States, 1945-early 1970s
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collections and exhibits |
These collections
and exhibits contain thematically-related primary and secondary sources. Also
browse the Collection
Finder for more related material on the
American Memory Web site.
African
American Experience in Ohio, 1850-1920
The African-American
Pamphlet Collection, 1824-1909
African American Perspectives,
1818-1907
African-American
Sheet Music, 1850-1920
Jackie Robinson and Baseball
Highlights, 1860s-1960s
Now What a Time": Blues,
Gospel, and the Fort Valley Music Festivals, 1938-1943
Slave Narratives from
the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1938
Words and Deeds in
American History
Recommended additional
sources of information.
The
African American Mosaic:
A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History and Culture
Read More About It! - A bibliography
Specific guidance
for searching this collection.
To find items in this collection, search
by Keyword. Readers
may also view items in the exhibition by selecting from nine Exhibit
Sections (nine chronological periods) or from an exhibition Object
List.
No special viewers are needed to see
the items in this exhibition.
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