The Holmes Family in Akron

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The history of an African-American family who came to Akron, Ohio in 1870 and continued to reside there until 1950. Using pictures, newspaper clippings, primary and secondary resources, the author tries to tell their story of life in Akron for them and for other African-Americans who came there just after the Civil War. Citations, bibliographic records and references included.