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Black Imp, TheEntry/Object ID
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The Black Imp is the story of the small town of Kinsdale and Mrs. Eva Wisehart, a white woman, who was the primary leader in breaking down racial barriers. The appearance of The Black Imp who stole women's purses at night over a period of several weeks without capture, rapidly broke down race relations and did nothing for Mrs. Wisehart's reputation. The situation greatly improved when The Black Imp was apprehended and Mrs. Wisehart regained her reputation.
The author, Virgil S. Powell of Savannah, MO, was the son of parents who were born into slavery shortly before the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. They later moved to St. Joseph where he went to school. He served in WWI and later became the first black man in the US to serve as head of a police department identification bureau and was located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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St. Joseph Authors, Savannah, Missouri, FictionBook Details
Author
Virgil S. PowellPlace Published
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkDate Published
1964Call No.
BlackHist POLCCN
64-14668Notes
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