A Right to Read: Segregation and Civil Rights in Alabama's Public Libraries, 1900–1965

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A Right to Read A Right to Read Segregation and Civil Rights in Alabama’s Public Libraries, 1900–1965 PATTERSON TOBY GRAHAM The University of Alabama Press Tuscaloosa and London Copyright © 2002 The University of Alabama Press Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0380 All rights reserved Manufactured in the United States of America Typeface: Janson T ext ∞ The paper on which this book is printed meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Science–Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48–1984. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Graham, Patterson Toby, 1969– A right to read : segregation and civil rights in Alabama’s public libraries, 1900–1965 / Patterson Toby Graham. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8173-1144-0 1. Public libraries—Services to African Americans—Alabama—History—20th century. 2. African Americans—Civil rights—Alabama—History—20th century. 3. Civil rights movements—Alabama—History—20th century. I. Title. Z711.9 .G73 2002 027.4761—dc21 2001005918 British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data available For Suzanne, My favorite librarian ...