The small town of Madison in Morgan County, Georgia, was once considered the South's most cultured and aristocratic town. Since the end of slavery, Morgan County's African-American community has worked hard to carve out its own history and culture "on the other side of Madison's tracks." The engaging vintage images within these pages are sure to evoke treasured memories for longtime county residents and spark an interest in history and heritage among the younger generations.
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The small town of Madison in Morgan County, Georgia, was once considered the South's most cultured and aristocratic town. Since the end of slavery, Morgan County's African-American community has worked hard to carve out its own history and culture "on the other side of Madison's tracks." The engaging vintage images within these pages are sure to evoke treasured memories for longtime county residents and spark an interest in history and heritage among the younger generations.
The small town of Madison in Morgan County, Georgia, was once considered the South's most cultured and aristocratic town. Since the end of slavery, Morgan County's African-American community has worked hard to carve out its own history and culture "on the other side of Madison's tracks." The engaging vintage images within these pages are sure to evoke treasured memories for longtime county residents and spark an interest in history and heritage among the younger generations.
Details
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Black America Series
Publication Date: 24th January 2005
State: Georgia
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738517476
Format: Paperback
BISACs: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Author Bio
In Morgan County, Georgia, author Lynn Robinson Camp has compiled approximately 200 vintage photographs to tell the story of this African-American community built by farmers, carpenters, preachers, blacksmiths, housewives, and brick masons. She has also documented the Andrews family, including internationally acclaimed artist Benny Andrews, award-winning writer Raymond Andrews, and folk artist George Andrews, "The Dot Man."
The small town of Madison in Morgan County, Georgia, was once considered the South's most cultured and aristocratic town. Since the end of slavery, Morgan County's African-American community has worked hard to carve out its own history and culture "on the other side of Madison's tracks." The engaging vintage images within these pages are sure to evoke treasured memories for longtime county residents and spark an interest in history and heritage among the younger generations.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Black America Series
Publication Date: 24th January 2005
State: Georgia
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738517476
Format: Paperback
BISACs: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
In Morgan County, Georgia, author Lynn Robinson Camp has compiled approximately 200 vintage photographs to tell the story of this African-American community built by farmers, carpenters, preachers, blacksmiths, housewives, and brick masons. She has also documented the Andrews family, including internationally acclaimed artist Benny Andrews, award-winning writer Raymond Andrews, and folk artist George Andrews, "The Dot Man."
