Tuesday, May 1910:30 am and 7:30 pm
Seminar Room
Discussion of the book Harlem Renaissance by Nathan Irvin Huggins. 384 pages. The 1920s may be utterly distant. Yet during that decade, there was a cultural flowering in the American Negro community. Centered at Harlem, Huggins takes us to that place and time. The narrative is enhanced by one key trait. This book was first published in 1971. The research that went into it was done in the late 60s. Several influential persons of 20s Harlem were still around and the text gives their direct experiences, from interviews with the author. In this way, Huggins provides a primary text for future students and historians.
For copies of the book, phone 291-4821 or email Sue Madeo at smadeo@westportlibrary.org. New participants always welcome.
