Author

Publication

1981 - North Carolina Dept. of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History, Raleigh, North Carolina

Language

English

Word Count

28,250 words, Guess

Page Count

113 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC975.6/192
  • LCCF264.J35 M63

Description

Examines the history of James City, a black community located near New Bern. Established in 1863 as a camp for destitute former slaves, James City persisted as a stronghold of black self-determination throughout the nineteenth century. The book provides insight into African American history on the local level. -- Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryAfrican AmericansNorth carolina, historyAfrican americans, historyJames City (N.C.) -- HistoryAfrican Americans -- North Carolina -- James City -- History

Places

James CityNorth CarolinaJames City (N.C.)

Series Statement

  • Research reports from the Division of Archives and History ;
  • no. 1

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