The African-American community has played a vital role in the development and success of Vance County over the years, from antebellum times, to Reconstruction,

Glenda Gilmore recovers the rich nuances of southern political history by placing black women at its center. She explores the pivotal and interconnected roles p

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First Place, History and Public Policy, 2010 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards This new interpretation of the history of nursing in the United