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Once considered the most famous African-American resort community in the country, Idlewild was referred to as the Black Eden of Michigan in the 1920s and í30s, and as the Summer Apollo of Michigan in the 1950s and í60s. Showcasing classy revues and interactive performances of some of the leading black entertainers of the period, Idlewild was an oasis in the shadows of legal segregation. ÝÝIdlewild: Black Eden of Michigan focuses on this illustrative history, as well as the decline and the communityís contemporary renaissance, in over 200 rare photographs. The lively legacy of Lela G. and Herman O. Wilson, and Paradise Path is included, featuring images of the Paradise Club and Wilsonís Grocery. Idlewild continued its role as a distinctive American resort throughout the 1950s, with photographs ranging from Phil Gilesí Flamingo Club and Arthur Braggsís Idlewild Revue. Ý
About the Author
Author Ronald J. Stephens is an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 1995, he assisted Ted Talbert with his award-winning documentary, ìIdlewild: A Place in the Sun.î He has done extensive field research in the community and maintains active memberships in the Lake County Merrymakersí Friends of Historic Idlewild, Mid-Michigan Idlewilders, and Idlewild Lot Ownersí Association.
Once considered the most famous African-American resort community in the country, Idlewild was referred to as the Black Eden of Michigan in the 1920s and í30s, and as the Summer Apollo of Michigan in the 1950s and í60s. Showcasing classy revues and interactive performances of some of the leading black entertainers of the period, Idlewild was an oasis in the shadows of legal segregation. ÝÝIdlewild: Black Eden of Michigan focuses on this illustrative history, as well as the decline and the communityís contemporary renaissance, in over 200 rare photographs. The lively legacy of Lela G. and Herman O. Wilson, and Paradise Path is included, featuring images of the Paradise Club and Wilsonís Grocery. Idlewild continued its role as a distinctive American resort throughout the 1950s, with photographs ranging from Phil Gilesí Flamingo Club and Arthur Braggsís Idlewild Revue. Ý
About the Author
Author Ronald J. Stephens is an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 1995, he assisted Ted Talbert with his award-winning documentary, ìIdlewild: A Place in the Sun.î He has done extensive field research in the community and maintains active memberships in the Lake County Merrymakersí Friends of Historic Idlewild, Mid-Michigan Idlewilders, and Idlewild Lot Ownersí Association.
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Inside This Book Citations: This book cites 11 books Explore: Citations | Concordance | Text Stats Key Phrases - SIPs: promotional shot, lot owners, amateur show, private collection Key Phrases - CAPs: Maryellen Wilson, Paradise Club, Phil Giles, Arthur Braggs, Carlean Gill (more) Browse Sample Pages: Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me! |
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