An Anthology Of Respect: The Pullman Porters National Historic Registry Of African American Railroad Employees
by Lyn Hughes
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Author: Lyn HughesEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-07
ISBN: 0979394112
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Hughes-Peterson Publishing
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- ISBN13: 9780979394119
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Book Reviews of An Anthology Of Respect: The Pullman Porters National Historic Registry Of African American Railroad Employees
Book Review: Powerfully Enlightening
Summary: 5 Stars
In the broad-ranging scope of African American history, the story of the Pullman Porters is not one that tends to be as well-known as others; however, throughout the pages of An Anthology Of Respect, author and historian Lyn Hughes does a commendable job of capturing the historical significance of the men known as the "Ambassadors Of Service" in outstanding, vivid detail.
Through their long, hard-fought efforts, the Pullman Porters effectively founded America's first Black labor union. Enduring the worst discrimination that the racially-charged early 20th Century had to offer, the servicemen for the Pullman Palace Car Company overcame the considerable adversity confronting them by banding together and taking the concept of unionization to unprecedented heights. As a result, the Porters paved the way for improved working condition and increased respect for generations of laborers to come.
Drawing on detailed historical facts, as well as thousands of moving personal accounts of the Porters' surviving relatives, An Anthology Of Respect emerges as the foremost authority on the efforts and living legacy of the Pullman Porter brotherhood. The result of more than five years of research, Hughes' masterful volume provides readers with a clear, tangible picture of the Porters' behind the scenes efforts - efforts that have heretofore have gone largely unseen and unheard. In so doing, she places their invaluable sacrifices and contributions on full display, ensuring that their significance will be forever honored for all of posterity.
Powerfully enlightening, An Anthology Of Respect is a highly recommended read. Kudos to Hughes for crafting such a timeless, much needed reminder of just what continues to make the African American contribution to world history so special and unique.
Cherie Mangum
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Service Not Servitude
This Anthology of Respect and the Pullman Porter's National Historic Registry is a reminder of a living legacy and a clarion call to continue what A. Philip Randolph and the Brotherhood defined as "the unfinished task of emancipation."
Lyn Hughes, the founder-director of Chicago's A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, knows this story as well as anyone, and she reminds us with this publication, of the labor milestone that helped create the new world of Black and White America.
Lerone Bennett ,Jr.
July 2007
Pullman Porters known as the "Ambassadors of Service" transformed early train travel into the Golden Age of Rail , while the Brotherhood became the foundation for Americas' first black labor union.
Anthology of Respect, with more than 3000 entries captures their real sentiments, Stories, and family remembrances that give voice to what was an often unseen and unheard force that created the Black Labor Movement in America. "The five years invested in this research was time well spent. I believe this registry will become an invaluable resource. There are numerous collections of data on these men however; I believe this is the first attempt to assemble and present data of this type in a user-friendly manner"
"Great idea and long overdue!"
Paula Robinson
Illinois Advisor National Board Of Advisors
National Trust For Historic Preservation
"This is a wonderful collection that speaks poignantly and passionately about the lives and the legacy of the Pullman Porters. A group of men who fought discrimination by unionization, whose exploits will be better remembered because of this publication."
Lonnie Bunch, Director
National Museum of African American History and Culture
"This important anthology and registry pays tribute to a group of African American men who 'hid behind the mask' but were important contributors to their communities, their families and generations who followed them."
Dr. Spencer Crew President
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
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