Black philanthropy in three North Carolina counties 1880-1910 : Craven, Edgecombe, and Warren

Black philanthropy in three North Carolina counties 1880-1910 : Craven, Edgecombe, and Warren / by Gregory D. Taylor.

Author/creator	Taylor, Gregory D. author.
Other author/creator	Dennard, David C. (David Charles), 1946- degree supervisor.
Other author/creator	East Carolina University. Department of History.
Format	Theses and dissertations and Archival & Manuscript Material
Production Info	2006.
Description	viii, 99 leaves ; 28 cm
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subject(s)	African Americans--North Carolina --Craven County --Charities --History. African Americans--North Carolina --Edgecombe County --Charities --History. African Americans--North Carolina --Warren County --Charities --History. Charities--North Carolina --Craven County --History. Charities--North Carolina --Edgecombe County --History. Charities--North Carolina --Warren County --History.

Summary	The purpose of this thesis is to describe and discuss the significance of black philanthropy and its impact on three North Carolina counties from 1890 through 1910: Craven, Edgecombe, and Warren. It also seeks to explore how the African American community utilized the limited resources at its disposal to elevate its status within American society. The spirit of self-determination and racial uplift are embedded in the African American heritage. The tradition of initiating efforts to improve the African American community is a hallmark of black life. Therefore, this thesis also seeks to help correct a misconception about African Americans' participation in their educational development, economic advancement, social progress, and maturity. The overall aim of the study is not necessarily to make the contemporary concept of philanthropy fit into this historical period, but rather to understand how African Americans defined their own concept of philanthropy and how they used this concept to improve their lives.
General note	Presented to the faculty of the Department of History.
General note	Advisor: David Dennard
Dissertation note	M.A. East Carolina University 2006
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-99).
Genre/form	Academic theses.
Genre/form	History.
Genre/form	Academic theses.
Genre/form	Thèses et écrits académiques.

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