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During the American Civil War, songs united and inspired people on both sides. The North had a well-established music publishing industry when the war broke out, but the South... Læs mere
An encyclopedic reference work to 1802 radio programs broadcast from the years 1924 through 1984. It includes entries casts, character... Læs mere
From the time of the first European expeditions to Africa to the end of slavery in the United States, this work chronicles the most significant events in African, Pan-African and African American history.
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Covers 39 Hollywood musicals nominated for Best Picture, including song-and-dance fests like 42nd Street and Top Hat; original film musicals like ""The... Læs mere
Despite worries about baseball's decline, interest in memorabilia, fantasy baseball, exhibits, and the games themselves indicate... Læs mere
The World War II-era Farragut class destroyers were a unique collection of eight US Navy ships.... Læs mere
Examines and critiques the prevalence of 'performance spaces' for lesbian identities in films, evaluating how queer... Læs mere
The California Winter League was the first to bring together Negro League teams and white professional teams in one... Læs mere
Twelve hours after Pearl Harbor, Clark Field in the Philippines was... Læs mere
Offers an evaluation of the popular romance novel genre through the subgenre of the lesbian romance novel. This work describes the history of the... Læs mere