A study of race relations in the American jazz community, 1933-1948
Author:
Decker, Jeffrey Clayton, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia
Decker, Jeffrey Clayton, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia
Advisors:
Martin, Waldo S.
Sullivan, Patrina
Martin, Waldo S.
Sullivan, Patrina
Abstract:
The argument of this paper is that the white members of the jazz community underwent a significant change in its racial attitudes between 1935 and 1945. Prior to the 1940s, the jazz community was generally segregated. The dominant white members, with few exceptions, had little or no consciousness of the benefits of interracial contact.
Degree:
MA (Master of Arts)
MA (Master of Arts)
Keywords:
Jazz musicians -- United States -- Attitudes, African American musicians -- United States -- Attitudes, African Americans-- Segregation, Racism -- United States -- History -- 20th century, Race discrimination -- United States -- History -- 20th century, United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century
Jazz musicians -- United States -- Attitudes, African American musicians -- United States -- Attitudes, African Americans-- Segregation, Racism -- United States -- History -- 20th century, Race discrimination -- United States -- History -- 20th century, United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century
Notes:
Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.
Language:
English
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
1991/05
1991/05
