John W. E. Thomas: A political biography of Illinois' first African American state legislator

Posted on:2010-08-08

Degree:Ph.D

Type:Dissertation

University:Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Candidate:Joens, David A

Full Text:PDF

GTID:1445390002472540

Subject:Biography

Abstract/Summary:

John W. E. Thomas (1847-1899) was elected as Illinois' first African American state legislator in 1877 and served three terms in the Illinois General Assembly. This dissertation serves as the first full length biography of Thomas and seeks to discuss African American politics and society in post Civil War Chicago.

Keywords/Search Tags:

African american, Thomas, Illinois, Biography

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