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| Genre/Form: | Biographies Biography |
|---|---|
| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Gilyard, Keith, 1952- Louise Thompson Patterson. Durham : Duke University Press, 2017 (DLC) 2017018131 |
| Named Person: | Louise Thompson Patterson; Louise Thompson Patterson |
| Material Type: | Biography, Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Keith Gilyard |
| ISBN: | 9780822369851 0822369850 9780822369929 0822369923 |
| OCLC Number: | 968184938 |
| Description: | xii, 302 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents: | Introduction -- Louise Alone, 1901-1916 -- California community, 1917-1925 -- Shades of control, 1925-1928 -- Harlem kaleidoscope, 1928-1932 -- Madam Moscow, 1932 -- The struggle has nine lives, 1932-1934 -- Popular fronts, 1935-1937 -- Ba ba ba bop, 1937-1940 -- Bronzeville brigades, 1941-1949 -- Sojourns and sojourners, 1949-1959 -- A fairer public hearing, 1960-1969 -- Confirming commitments, 1970-1984 -- Still reaching, 1984-1999. |
| Responsibility: | Keith Gilyard. |
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"Louise Thompson Patterson is a compelling, descriptive, and engaging narrative. . . . A welcome addition to existing biographical studies on radical black women political leaders." -- LaShawn Harris * Left History * "Louise Thompson Patterson has brought Patterson's story to life through abundant research and appropriate admiration." -- Paul Buhle * Science & Society * "This pioneering biography deftly contributes to the emerging historiography on radical black feminists." -- Anthony J. Stanonis * Journal of American History * "A compelling narrative of political development. . . . We are fortunate to have Gilyard's informed, sensitive account of a Black woman of the Left." -- Cheryl Higashida * Against the Current * "Keith Gilyard offers deep and invaluable insight into the life of one of the most important Black leftists of the twentieth century." -- Charisse Burden-Stelly * Black Perspectives * "[T]he story of a highly engaged African American Leftist who remained true to her convictions over the course of the 20th century. Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above." -- J. E. Anderson * Choice * "Louise Thompson Patterson is the finest sort of biography: impeccably researched and chock full of detail, it also compels the reader by crafting a powerful image of the world in which Louise and her comrades lived and struggled.... Gilyard has offered a masterful portrayal of a key figure in 20th century American history; more importantly his work reminds us there are heroes-imperfect people, like all humans, yet heroes nonetheless-whose commitment, idealism, and perseverance can still serve as an inspiration for us today." -- Hans Rollman * PopMatters * "It's fascinating to read biographies of Black women, particularly those for women as complex and layered as Louise Thompson Patterson.... Gilyard offers a look at one of the most dynamic Black women who's ever walked the Earth." -- Evette Dionne * Bitch * (Starred Review) "An important book in helping to understand the persistent racism faced by African Americans in this country and what individuals can do to help fight against the injustice." -- Amy Lewontin * Library Journal * Read more...

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- Patterson, Louise Thompson, -- 1901-1999.
- African American women political activists -- Biography.
- African American women social reformers -- Biography.
- African American communists -- Biography.
- BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Women.
- HISTORY -- United States -- 20th Century.
- SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Black Studies (Global)
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- African American women political activists.
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