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Abstract
Born in 1913 in Collinsville, Illinois, Cecil Reed has lived all his life in the Midwest as a black man among whites. This self-styled fly in the buttermilk worked among whites with such skill and grace that they were barely aware of his existence—unless he wanted to get a bank loan or move into their neighborhood. Now, in his lively and optimistic autobiography, he speaks of his resilience throughout a life spent working peacefully but passionately for equality.
Series Editor
Stone, Albert E.
Publication Date
1993
Publisher
University of Iowa Press
City
Iowa City
Total Pages
184
ISBN of Print Version
9780877454151
Keywords
Biography, Legislators, African American legislators, Politics and government
Rights
Copyright © 1993 by Cecil A. Reed and Priscilla Donovan. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Recommended Citation
Reed, Cecil and Donovan, Priscilla. Fly in the Buttermilk: The Life Story of Cecil Reed. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1993.
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