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Africans in America: Revolution (1750–1805), Part 2, Interview with Betty Wood, Professor of History, Oxford University. 2 of 2
directed by Noland Walker, fl. 2003; produced by Noland Walker, fl. 2003, WGBH Boston, in Africans in America: Revolution (1750–1805), Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 1998), 1 hour 10 mins
Betty Wood is interviewed about blacks fighting in the American Revolution, blacks leaving the US with the British, Dunmore's Proclamation and the fear of slave rebellion, controlling slaves after Dunmore's Proclamation, the significance of Dunmore's Proclamation.
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directed by Noland Walker, fl. 2003; produced by Noland Walker, fl. 2003, WGBH Boston, in Africans in America: Revolution (1750–1805), Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 1998), 1 hour 10 mins
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Betty Wood is interviewed about blacks fighting in the American Revolution, blacks leaving the US with the British, Dunmore's Proclamation and the fear of slave rebellion, controlling slaves after Dunmore's Proclamation, the significance of Dunmore's Proclamation.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Noland Walker, fl. 2003, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Noland Walker, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
Africans in America: Revolution (1750–1805)
Person Discussed
Betty Wood, fl. 1998, John Murray, 1732-1809
Topic / Theme
American Revolution of 1776, Militias, War, Freed slaves, Rebellions, Slavery, Revolutions, Dunmore's War, 1774, American Revolution, 1775-1783, War and Violence, Race and Gender, Politics & Policy, History, British, Americans, Africans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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© 1998-2017 WGBH Educational Foundation
Place Discussed
Virginia, England, United States
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Africans in America: The Terrible Transformation (1562–1750), Season 1, Episode 1, Interview with Thelma Foote, Assistant Professor, Histo...
directed by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989 and Orlando Bagwell, 1951-, WGBH Boston, in Africans in America: The Terrible Transformation (1562–1750), Season 1, Episode 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 1998), 58 mins
Thelma Foote is interviewed about the historical importance of the African Burial Ground in New York colony, life in the early Colonial settlements, how the colonies changed with the introduction of black labor, laws to limit the rights of black people, rise of slave labor in the colonies following the introducti...
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directed by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989 and Orlando Bagwell, 1951-, WGBH Boston, in Africans in America: The Terrible Transformation (1562–1750), Season 1, Episode 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 1998), 58 mins
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Thelma Foote is interviewed about the historical importance of the African Burial Ground in New York colony, life in the early Colonial settlements, how the colonies changed with the introduction of black labor, laws to limit the rights of black people, rise of slave labor in the colonies following the introduction of African slaves into Barbados, life in the South Carolina colony, life in the New York colony and curfew laws, New York City slav...
Thelma Foote is interviewed about the historical importance of the African Burial Ground in New York colony, life in the early Colonial settlements, how the colonies changed with the introduction of black labor, laws to limit the rights of black people, rise of slave labor in the colonies following the introduction of African slaves into Barbados, life in the South Carolina colony, life in the New York colony and curfew laws, New York City slave conspiracy, the importance of studying our racial past.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, Orlando Bagwell, 1951-, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Susan Bellows, fl. 1989
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
Africans in America: The Terrible Transformation (1562–1750)
Person Discussed
Thelma Foote, 1956-
Topic / Theme
Slave resettlement, Cemeteries, Slavery, Archaeological excavation methods, Settlements, Race relations, Race and Gender, Americans, Africans
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© 1998-2017 WGBH Educational Foundation
Place Discussed
Virginia, United States, Barbados, New York, NY
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American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Season 12, Episode 10, Interview with historian Paul Finkelman, 4 of 5
directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, Robert Kenner Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Season 12, Episode 10 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 28 mins
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Fer...
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directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, Robert Kenner Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Season 12, Episode 10 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 28 mins
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Finkelman talks about Boston - gets support w/out revealing much, Boston - give...
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Finkelman talks about Boston - gets support w/out revealing much, Boston - give money, strike a blow against slavery, Jail - Christ - like martyr, - Jail - no rescue, if hanged then martyr, Jail - martyr, ready to die, Jail - fulfilled purpose, last step in his evolution, Jail - instant myth, he makes the most of it, Jail - kissed child of jailer's slave woman, Jail - understands value of the media, Jail - media, goes back to old way, using words (long), Jail - media, goes back to old way, using words (short, Insanity - Virginia's mistake (alt), -Insanity - Virginia's mistake (better), Jail - Virginians give access to media, own PR firm, Insanity - insane to give life for higher good?, Insanity - bad tactician, planner, etc. but not crazy, Icon - for North, only violence can end slavery, Icon - like Lincoln, makes Civil War about slavery, Icon - makes himself victim of slavery
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, Robert Kenner Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971
Date Published / Released
2000, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War
Person Discussed
Paul Finkelman, 1949-, John Brown, 1800-1859
Topic / Theme
Mass media, Martyrdom, Slavery, Abolitionists, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
© 2000-2017 WGBH Educational Foundation
Place Discussed
Virginia
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Black America, Norfolk
in Black America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2000), 128 page(s),
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in Black America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2000), 128 page(s),
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Black America
Topic / Theme
African-Americans, Ethnic groups
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 by Ruth A. Rose.
Place Discussed
Norfolk, VA, Virginia
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Images of America, Chase City
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2008), 128 page(s),
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The rich and vibrant history of Chase City, originally called Raine’s Tavern, dates back to the mid-1700s. With its mineral springs and fertile farm and timberlands, Chase City, named for former Supreme Court justice Salmon P. Chase, has been a tourist destination since 1733 when surveyor William Byrd II dubbed...
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The rich and vibrant history of Chase City, originally called Raine’s Tavern, dates back to the mid-1700s. With its mineral springs and fertile farm and timberlands, Chase City, named for former Supreme Court justice Salmon P. Chase, has been a tourist destination since 1733 when surveyor William Byrd II dubbed the area the “Land of Eden.” Depicted in this volume are the prosperous days of Thoroughbred racehorses and plantations in the 1850...
The rich and vibrant history of Chase City, originally called Raine’s Tavern, dates back to the mid-1700s. With its mineral springs and fertile farm and timberlands, Chase City, named for former Supreme Court justice Salmon P. Chase, has been a tourist destination since 1733 when surveyor William Byrd II dubbed the area the “Land of Eden.” Depicted in this volume are the prosperous days of Thoroughbred racehorses and plantations in the 1850s to Reconstruction from 1866 to 1877. The rise, fall, and rebound of the town are traced through vintage photographs, as is the city’s current status as the center for commerce and culture, and as a leader in Southside’s tobacco market.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by John Caknipe Jr.
Place Discussed
Chase City, VA, Virginia
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Images of America, Clarke County
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2011), 128 page(s),
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Although it is one of the smallest counties in Virginia, Clarke County has a remarkably rich history reflected in its cultural and natural resources. Located in the northern Shenandoah Valley and 60 miles northwest of Washington, DC, Clarke was formed from Frederick County, Virginia, in 1836. Native Americans roam...
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Although it is one of the smallest counties in Virginia, Clarke County has a remarkably rich history reflected in its cultural and natural resources. Located in the northern Shenandoah Valley and 60 miles northwest of Washington, DC, Clarke was formed from Frederick County, Virginia, in 1836. Native Americans roamed the area for centuries, and their story is reflected in the name of the Shenandoah River, which refers to “daughter of the stars...
Although it is one of the smallest counties in Virginia, Clarke County has a remarkably rich history reflected in its cultural and natural resources. Located in the northern Shenandoah Valley and 60 miles northwest of Washington, DC, Clarke was formed from Frederick County, Virginia, in 1836. Native Americans roamed the area for centuries, and their story is reflected in the name of the Shenandoah River, which refers to “daughter of the stars.” The Blue Ridge Mountains provide a dramatic eastern backdrop with recreational opportunities along the Appalachian Trail. Significant past citizens include Thomas Lord Fairfax, Gen. Daniel Morgan, and politicians Harry F. Byrd Sr. and Jr. After the Civil War, many of Clarke’s former slaves stayed and built their own free communities. Unlike surrounding counties, Clarke has maintained the rural and agricultural traditions begun in colonial times. These and other distinctive stories that make up Clarke County’s unique history are captured within this book.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Maral S. Kalbian
Place Discussed
Clarke County, VA, Virginia
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Images of America, Firefighting in Roanoke
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2006), 128 page(s),
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Topic / Theme
Public safety occupations, Public safety
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Rhett Fleitz
Place Discussed
Roanoke, VA, Virginia
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Fort Story and Cape Henry
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005), 128 page(s),
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in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2005), 128 page(s),
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Topic / Theme
Armed forces
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by Fielding Lewis Tyler
Place Discussed
Cape Henry, VA, Virginia
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Images of America, Henry County
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 128 page(s),
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Formed in January 1777, Henry County was named for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first governor, Patrick Henry, who lived in the county from 1779 until 1784. Located along the border of North Carolina, the county was once home to the famous antebellum Hairston family. In the 20th century, textiles, furniture, a...
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Formed in January 1777, Henry County was named for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first governor, Patrick Henry, who lived in the county from 1779 until 1784. Located along the border of North Carolina, the county was once home to the famous antebellum Hairston family. In the 20th century, textiles, furniture, and the chemical manufacturer DuPont made up the large industrial base of the county. With the recent outsourcing of jobs, the county ha...
Formed in January 1777, Henry County was named for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first governor, Patrick Henry, who lived in the county from 1779 until 1784. Located along the border of North Carolina, the county was once home to the famous antebellum Hairston family. In the 20th century, textiles, furniture, and the chemical manufacturer DuPont made up the large industrial base of the county. With the recent outsourcing of jobs, the county has turned to other economic sources such as the Martinsville Speedway, Virginia Museum of Natural History, and the Bassett Historical Center, which provided most of the photographs in this book.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Thomas D. Perry
Place Discussed
Henry County, VA, Virginia
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Images of America, Hiltons
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 128 page(s),
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Hiltons is located in the southwest corner of Virginia and was named for the Reverend Samuel Hilton, who moved to the region from North Carolina in 1795. In the 1880s, Hiltons became a vital link for goods being transported both to and from the region when the railroad was constructed from Bristol to Appalachia. U...
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Hiltons is located in the southwest corner of Virginia and was named for the Reverend Samuel Hilton, who moved to the region from North Carolina in 1795. In the 1880s, Hiltons became a vital link for goods being transported both to and from the region when the railroad was constructed from Bristol to Appalachia. U.S. Highway 58 winds through Hiltons to Virginia Beach, providing many miles of scenic travel on what was, for many years, an importa...
Hiltons is located in the southwest corner of Virginia and was named for the Reverend Samuel Hilton, who moved to the region from North Carolina in 1795. In the 1880s, Hiltons became a vital link for goods being transported both to and from the region when the railroad was constructed from Bristol to Appalachia. U.S. Highway 58 winds through Hiltons to Virginia Beach, providing many miles of scenic travel on what was, for many years, an important transportation route. The Hiltons area is blessed with natural beauty, including the scenic Clinch Mountains, a part of the Appalachian chain, and the lazy flowing north fork of the Holston River. Hiltons is home to the world-renowned Carter family of country music fame and is the location of the Carter Family Museum and Fold, which continues to provide old-time country music entertainment.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by Daphne and Ronnie Matthews
Place Discussed
Hiltons, VA, Virginia
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