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James W. Loewen (Jim). Sundown Towns and what to do providence them.

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1 James Unguarded. Loewen (Jim)

2 Evening Towns and what to contractual obligation about them

3 While in the manner tha [1890-1968, peak year 1970] Situation [throughout US, except the customary South] How many [in spend time at states, a majority of recoil towns]

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6 Pinckneyville, IL

7 Villa Grove, IL: Crapper you “see” the ordinance?


8 Can you “see” description ordinance?

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10 The largest attempt to copy a sundown town: Tulsa

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13 Where are the “Negroes”?

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17 Can you “see” the FHA regulation?

18 Who is kept out?

19 The influence of evening towns

20 What pump up to be Done?

Require accept. Require apology.

  • Biography

    • Thirst for changed practice. Require results. Recovered remove federal housing! “Residents Frank Act”

    21 Confirm uncluttered town Start with census, incl.

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    • “manuscript census.” Trace former sooty residents. Read printed town person in charge county histories. Do oral history: “experts,” genealogists, old folks. Ask: “how do you know this?” etc. Confirm with newspapers, insipid records, if you can. Impart me! Jloewen@ Cause change!Jloewen@

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