From slave to state legislator
Joens, David A., 1961-
From slave to state legislator John W. E. Thomas, Illinois' first African American lawmaker / [electronic resource] : David A. Joens. - Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, c2012. - 1 online resource (xiii, 256p., [18] p. of plates :) ill. ; - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-246) and index.
Introduction: "A representative of its colored citizens" -- "Let us come out like men": the historic election of 1876 -- "An able, attentive, and sensible representative": the first term and a failed reelection bid -- "Justly entitled to representation": the long road back to the legislature -- "Advising moderation in all things": the 1883 legislative session and colored convention -- "We are here as citizens": reelection, the Civil Rights Bill, and another colored convention -- "By no means an unimportant position": election to the office of South Town clerk in 1887 -- "You ought not insult the colored people!" a final bid for the state legislature -- "Forget personal grievances": uniting the community as elder statesman -- Conclusion: "leader of the colored race is dead".
9780809330607 0809330601
Thomas, John W. E. 1847-1899.
Legislators--Illinois--Biography.
African American legislators--Illinois--Biography.
Illinois--Race relations--History--19th century.
Illinois--Politics and government--1865-1950.
Electronic books.
F546.T45 / J64 2012
328.73/092 B
From slave to state legislator John W. E. Thomas, Illinois' first African American lawmaker / [electronic resource] : David A. Joens. - Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, c2012. - 1 online resource (xiii, 256p., [18] p. of plates :) ill. ; - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-246) and index.
Introduction: "A representative of its colored citizens" -- "Let us come out like men": the historic election of 1876 -- "An able, attentive, and sensible representative": the first term and a failed reelection bid -- "Justly entitled to representation": the long road back to the legislature -- "Advising moderation in all things": the 1883 legislative session and colored convention -- "We are here as citizens": reelection, the Civil Rights Bill, and another colored convention -- "By no means an unimportant position": election to the office of South Town clerk in 1887 -- "You ought not insult the colored people!" a final bid for the state legislature -- "Forget personal grievances": uniting the community as elder statesman -- Conclusion: "leader of the colored race is dead".
9780809330607 0809330601
Thomas, John W. E. 1847-1899.
Legislators--Illinois--Biography.
African American legislators--Illinois--Biography.
Illinois--Race relations--History--19th century.
Illinois--Politics and government--1865-1950.
Electronic books.
F546.T45 / J64 2012
328.73/092 B