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WMH and Author Featured in Columbia Tribune Ovation Section
On Sunday, January 9, White Man’s Heaven and Kimberly Harper were featured in the Columbia Tribune‘s Ovation section. Journalist Lynn Israel, describes WMH as “powerful” and describes the work as, “Rich in research and stories, Harper gleaned details and first-person … Continue reading
WMH Featured On University of Arkansas History Website
The University of Arkansas’ History Department website recently heralded the publication of White Man’s Heaven. Here is the text of the announcement: “Kimberly Harper (MA 2007) began her work on racial violence and ethnic cleansing in the Ozarks in a … Continue reading
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Tagged Arkansas Ozarks, history of the Ozarks, Kimberly Harper, lynching in the Ozarks, Missouri Ozarks, Ozark history, Ozarks, race relations, race riots, racial violence, Southern Ozarks, University of Arkansas, University of Arkansas History Department, violence, White Man's Heaven
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White Man’s Heaven
A new book this fall will offer the first comprehensive examination of five interconnected episodes of racial violence in the Ozarks. Here are the details: “Drawing on court records, newspaper accounts, penitentiary records, letters, and diaries, “White Man’s Heaven” is … Continue reading
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Tagged Arkansas, book, Kimberly Harper, lynching, Missouri, Ozarks, racial violence, Southern Ozarks, Southwest Missouri, White Man's Heaven
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