A spy in Canaan : how the FBI used a famous photographer to infiltrate the civil rights movement
(Book)
Author
Published
Brooklyn ; Melville House, [2017].
ISBN
9781612193410, 1612193412
Physical Desc
xvii, 349 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington - Adult | 323.092 PER | On Shelf |
| Brookline - Adult | 323 Perrusquia 2017 | On Shelf |
| Framingham State - Main | E185.97 .W75 P47 2017 | On Shelf |
| Lexington - Adult | 323.092 P | On Shelf |
| Medford - Adult | 322.4 Perrusquia | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
Brooklyn ; Melville House, [2017].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781612193410, 1612193412
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Ernest Withers captured some of the most iconic moments of the civil rights movement--from the rare photo of Martin Luther King Jr. in repose to the haunting photo of Emmet Till's great-uncle pointing an accusing finger at Till's killers. He was trusted and beloved by King's inner circle, and had a front row seat to history. But what most people don't know is that Withers was an informant for the FBI--and his photos helped the Bureau identify and surveil the era's greatest figures. This book explores the life, complex motivations, and legacy of this fascinating figure."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American civil rights workers -- Biography.
African American photographers -- Biography.
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
Biography.
Black power -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Documentary photography -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Informers -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Race relations -- Political aspects -- History -- 20th century.
United States. -- Federal Bureau of Investigation -- History -- 20th century.
Withers, Ernest C., -- 1922-2007.
African American photographers -- Biography.
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
Biography.
Black power -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Documentary photography -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Informers -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Race relations -- Political aspects -- History -- 20th century.
United States. -- Federal Bureau of Investigation -- History -- 20th century.
Withers, Ernest C., -- 1922-2007.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Perrusquia, M. (2017). A spy in Canaan: how the FBI used a famous photographer to infiltrate the civil rights movement . Melville House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Perrusquia, Marc. 2017. A Spy in Canaan: How the FBI Used a Famous Photographer to Infiltrate the Civil Rights Movement. Melville House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Perrusquia, Marc. A Spy in Canaan: How the FBI Used a Famous Photographer to Infiltrate the Civil Rights Movement Melville House, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Perrusquia, Marc. A Spy in Canaan: How the FBI Used a Famous Photographer to Infiltrate the Civil Rights Movement Melville House, 2017.
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