African American - Biography - General, Biography - General & Miscellaneous, Educators - Biography
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Overview
Carter G. Woodson: Father of African-American History details the life and career of this pioneering historian. The son of former slaves, Woodson became the first scholar of African-American history, creating this field of university study. In 1926 Woodson created Negro History Week, which has now grown into Black History Month, celebrated nationwide.A biography of the son of former slaves who received a Ph.D. in history from Harvard and devoted his life to bringing the achievements of his race to the world's attention.
Book Details
Published
June 1, 1998
Publisher
Springfield, NJ : Enslow Publishers, c1998.
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780894909467