Author:

Leeper, Angela  Search this

Physical description:

48 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm

Type:

Juvenile literature

Place:

Texas

Galveston

United States

Date:

2003

C2003

Contents:

What is Juneteenth? -- Early African-American history -- Early Juneteenth celebrations -- Juneteenth becomes a holiday -- Juneteenth today

Summary:

Explores the origins of Juneteenth, early celebrations, and how the holiday is celebrated today.

Topic:

Juneteenth  Search this

Slaves--Emancipation  Search this

African Americans--History  Search this

African Americans--Anniversaries, etc  Search this

African Americans--Social life and customs  Search this

Slavery  Search this

Holidays  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_1011426