Tracking Success of African American Landowners in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Circa 1900: A Case Study of African American Farmers at the Turn of the Century
Title
Tracking Success of African American Landowners in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Circa 1900: A Case Study of African American Farmers at the Turn of the Century
Subject
African American history
Exodusters
Agricultural history
Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Exodusters
Agricultural history
Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Description
This paper explores the history of the Kansas Fever Exodus of 1879 and profiles four African American farmers in Wabaunsee County: Franklin Glass, Daniel Swagerty, W. B. Officer, and George Rodman. Contrary to the common historical narrative, many Exodusters enjoyed prosperity and success as farmers.
Creator
Michael Spachek
Publisher
Chapman Center for Rural Studies
Date
Spring 2015
Contributor
Kansas State University
Rights
Chapman Center for Rural Studies
Format
PDF
Language
English
Files
Collection
Citation
Michael Spachek, “Tracking Success of African American Landowners in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Circa 1900: A Case Study of African American Farmers at the Turn of the Century,” Chapman Center Research Collections, accessed January 29, 2020, https://ccrsresearchcollections.omeka.net/items/show/183.