Virginia's native son : the election and administration of Governor L. Douglas Wilder /

Virginia's native son : the election and administration of Governor L. Douglas Wilder /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Jeffries, J. L. (Judson L.), 1964-
Imprint:	West Lafayette, Ind. : Purdue University Press, c2000.
Description:	xxiv, 148 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Wilder, Lawrence Douglas, -- 1931- Wilder, Lawrence Douglas, -- 1931- Governors -- Virginia -- Election -- History -- 20th century. African American governors -- Virginia. African American governors. Governors -- Election. Politics and government Race relations. Virginia -- Politics and government -- 1951- Virginia -- Race relations. Virginia. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4338489

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ISBN:	1557532001 (cl. : alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-140) and index.

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Summary:	The election of L. Douglas Wilder as Governor of Virginia was the first and only time an African-American has been elected governor. This book focuses on five aspects of his election and administration, including the media's response to the victory and the racism that the campaign faced.
Physical Description:	xxiv, 148 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-140) and index.
ISBN:	1557532001