Written Accounts:
The "Anatomy of Four Race Riots" written by Lee E. Williams is one two direct summaries found on the events leading up to and on the events of the Red Summer. Lee talks of each event in Knoxville, Elaine, Tulsa, and Chicago came to be and what exactly happened during the times of. He gives a very detailed explanation of the policies that were being instated at the time along with a minute by minute overview of the events that occurred during each day. With insight into the federal government, the blacks, and the white mob, one can truly immerse themselves into the atmosphere of the Red Summer.
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"Blacks in Tennessee" written by Lester C. Lamon is another article that goes over the time period of the 1919 Knoxville Race Riots. Lamon provides an additonal, secondary point of view in compliment to Lee E. Williams. It is a valuable source that helps support and fill in the gaps left in by the "Anatomy of Four Race Riots". |