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This study should be of...interest to researchers and students of library science in the United States and African American history in the South since the Civil War. The Journal of African American History This is an important book that chronicles major developments in library service to African Americans within the larger context of African American history. Libraries and The Cultural Record David M. Battles proved a welcome and needed examination of the integration of the public library in the South, one of our most prominent but forgotten institutions. Filled with interesting tidbits and clear descriptions, Battles's book marks a distinctive addition to the history of American segregation and integration. The North Carolina Historical Review

This study should be of...interest to researchers and students of library science in the United States and African American history in the South since the Civil War. Journal Of African American History This is an important book that chronicles major developments in library service to African Americans within the larger context of African American history. Libraries and The Cultural Record David M. Battles proved a welcome and needed examination of the integration of the public library in the South, one of our most prominent but forgotten institutions. Filled with interesting tidbits and clear descriptions, Battles's book marks a distinctive addition to the history of American segregation and integration. The North Carolina Historical Review

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David M. Battles is the author of Making Her Own Place: 14 Fascinating Articles and Essays on Dottie Rambo and Her Contribution to Gospel Music.

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