african americans

A collection of writings in which African-American men and women share their impressions and experiences from the Civil War.

Explores how Americans' memories and perceptions about the Civil War have changed throughout history, and discusses how the country's collective thoughts about the war have affected race relations.

A collection of writings in which former slave Frederick Douglass shares his views on slavery and the Civil War.

A collection of chronologically arranged primary sources that document the history of African-Americans. Includes an overview; notes on context, audience, and impact; a profile of the author; explanation and analysis; study questions; and further reading suggestions for each.

"Presents information regarding African American involvement in United States Civil War of 1861 to 1865, including background information, key events throughout the war, the aftermath of the war, and important people and groups. Intended for fifth to eighth grade students"--Provided by publisher.

A detailed slave narrative of former Virginia slave John Washington that describes his life and experiences.

Presents alphabetically arranged biographical profiles of over 125 African-Americans who have served heroically in the U.S. military since the Revolutionary War, and includes photographs and an index.

An expanded edition of the 1973 catalog for an exhibition by the National Portrait Gallery, discussing the presence of black people in different areas of colonial life, and including 180 illustrations, as well as excerpts from letters, journals, newspaper articles, and other documents from the period.