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Black Paris: France in the 20th Century: Books

A special topic guide for researching Black Paris in the 20th century

Books & E-Books

Serendipity through browsing the stacks

Often times you'll find relevant books on your topic just by simply browsing the stacks in the library.  

Try browsing the following call number ranges and look for them in the library:

  • DC 1-947         History of France
  • DC3 61-424     20th century
  • DC 701-790     Paris
  • E171-183.9      United States -- History
    • E184.5-185.98     Afro-Americans
      • E185.96-185.98      Biography.
  • E740-837.7     Twentieth century

For more detailed call number information see:

William T. Young Library - Map

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Keywords to get started

African Americans, France, 20th Century

African American authors, France

Jazz Age, Paris

French African Diaspora

African-American diaspora

Harlem Renaissance

Entertainers, Paris, 20th Century

World War I, African Americans, France

Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, Richard Wright, Ada "Bricktop" Smith (You can also search names!)