Arizona History: The Okemah Community

by William Burt

Okemah was an African American Community established in the early 1900's. It was a beautiful community of great heritage and rich culture. This community was made up of migrants workers from Texas and Oklahoma who traveled across the hot Arizona desert in search of work. It shows a view of life, work, religion and early childhood schooling in this destitute community. Earning a living and building a life was "a struggle" despite the warmth of family...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1522982841
• ISBN13: 9781522982845
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 81 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"