From slave to state legislator [electronic resource] : John W. E. Thomas, Illinois' first African American lawmaker / David A. Joens.
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- 9780809330607
- 0809330601
- 328.73/092 B 23
- F546.T45 J64 2012
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".
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