Luckett, Robert E., Jr.,

Joe T. Patterson and the White South's dilemma / Robert E. Luckett Jr. ; designed by Peter D. Halverson. - 1 online resource (315 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Lessons in practical segregation -- Challenges for the Jim Crow hierarchy -- Fissures in the segregationist fold -- White paranoia and black informants -- Black advancement and federal intervention -- Braying jackasses -- Would-be ruthless dictators -- Freedom summer -- Practical racism -- School desegregation and freedom of choice.

9781496802736 (e-book)


Patterson, Joe T., 1907-1969.


Mississippi. Attorney-General's Office --Biography.


African Americans--Civil rights--History--Mississippi--20th century.
Civil rights movements--History--Mississippi--20th century.
Racism--History--Mississippi--20th century.


Mississippi--Race relations--History--20th century.
Mississippi--Politics and government--1951-


Electronic books.

E185.93.M6 / .L835 2015eb

323.1196/0730762