SoRelle, James M.Marvel, Heather M.Baylor University. Dept. of History.2007-12-042017-04-072007-12-042017-04-0720072007-12-04http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5100Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-119).African American urban histories in the United States typically focus on larger cities in the nation such as Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. Despite the low amount of scholarly works looking at Texas cities, the Lone Star State was not a welcoming region for freedmen. This paper adds to the African American historical scholarship by discussing the black Fort Worth urban experience, focusing specifically from post Reconstruction to 1980. As the southern city grew during the late nineteenth century and into the twentieth century, African American residents faced similar prejudices and obstacles as other blacks in larger cities elsewhere in southern and northern regions. This is their story of overcoming these barriers and becoming an integrated part of Fort Worth culture.vii, 119 p. : ill., maps.151480 bytes2387035 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.African Americans --- Texas --- Fort Worth -- Social conditions.City and town life --- Texas --- Fort Worth -- History.Fort Worth (Tex.) -- Social conditions.Fort Worth (Tex.) -- Race relations.ThesisBaylor University access only