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The archaeology of Harriet Tubman's life in freedom
- Title
- The archaeology of Harriet Tubman's life in freedom / Douglas V. Armstrong.
- Author
- Armstrong, Douglas V.
- Publication
- Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, 2022.
- ©2022
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Details
- Description
- xxix, 474 pages : illustrations, maps; 27 cm
- Summary
- "This archaeological and historical study reconstructs and interprets Harriet Tubman's public and private life in freedom. It integrates archaeological findings with historical research focusing on Tubman's house and a small seven-acre farm in Fleming, New York, as well as an adjacent farm just across the town line in the City of Auburn"--
- Subject
- Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913
- Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913 > Homes and haunts
- African American social reformers > New York (State) > Auburn > Biography
- African Americans > New York (State) > Auburn > Biography
- Social archaeology > New York (State) > Cayuga County
- African American social reformers
- Antiquities
- Homes
- Social archaeology
- African Americans
- Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (N.Y.)
- Auburn (N.Y.) > Antiquities
- Fleming (N.Y.) > Antiquities
- New York (State) > Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
- New York (State) > Auburn
- United States
- New York (State) > Cayuga County
- New York (State)
- Genre/Form
- Biographies.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Uncovering inspiration -- Underground no more : uncovering inspiration through archaeology -- Interpreting the evidence of Harriet Tubman -- The historical and archaeological landscape of the Harriet Tubman Home -- Historical perspective on Harriet Tubman -- The pursuit of liberty and a life in freedom -- Harriet Tubman's life in Central New York -- A second farm and dreams for a home for the aged -- Integrating historical and archaeological contexts -- The Tubman Farmstead : archaeological and historical contexts uncovered -- The struggle to open the Harriet Tubman Home -- A dream fulfilled : the opening of Harriet Tubman Home in John Brown Hall -- Legacy house : the wood frame house at the Harriet Tubman Home -- The brick kiln and brick production in the Auburn community -- Integrating Tubman's social activism : the past inspires the future -- Keep on going : spirituality, belief, and fulfillment -- Epilogue: The legacy of inspiration : serving others.
- Call Number
- Sc F 23-88
- ISBN
- 9780815637363
- 0815637365
- 9780815637226
- 0815637225
- 9780815655237 (canceled/invalid)
- LCCN
- 2022000153
- OCLC
- 1293449802
- Author
- Armstrong, Douglas V., author.
- Title
- The archaeology of Harriet Tubman's life in freedom / Douglas V. Armstrong.
- Publisher
- Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, 2022.
- Copyright Date
- ©2022
- Edition
- First edition.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Research Call Number
- Sc F 23-88