The Story of Tullahassee

The Story of Tullahassee is a historical non-fiction book written by Althea Bass. The book narrates the story of an all-Black town in Oklahoma called Tullahassee. The author sheds light on the town's founding, growth, and eventual decline. The book is divided into four parts, each highlighting a different aspect of the town's history. The first part of the book discusses the founding of Tullahassee by Creek freedmen and their struggle to establish a community in a hostile environment. The second part of the book focuses on the town's growth and prosperity in the early 20th century. The author describes how the town became a hub for education, agriculture, and commerce, and how it thrived despite the challenges of segregation and discrimination. The third part of the book delves into the decline of Tullahassee in the mid-20th century. The author describes how the town's population dwindled, businesses closed down, and the younger generation left in search of better opportunities. The final part of the book reflects on the legacy of Tullahassee and its impact on the wider African American community. The Story of Tullahassee is a meticulously researched book that draws on a range of primary sources, including interviews, archival records, and newspaper articles. It provides a rich and detailed account of the history of an all-Black town in the American West, and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of African American communities in the face of adversity.Education And Civilization Of The Creek Indians In What Is Now Oklahoma, Between 1849 And 1881.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.