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From Boss Crump to King Willie : how race changed Memphis politics

Otis Sanford (Author)
"From Boss Crump to King Willie offers an in-depth look at the vital role that race played in the political evolution of Memphis, from the rise of longtime political boss Edward Hull Crump to the election of Dr. Willie Herenton as the city's first black mayor. Filled with vivid details on the workings of municipal politics, this accessible account by veteran journalist Otis Sanford explores the nearly century-long struggle by African Americans in Memphis to secure recognition from local leaders and gain a viable voice in the city's affairs"--Amazon

Print Book, English, 2017
First edition
The University of Tennessee Press, Knoxville, 2017