What did our ancestors face during reconstruction? To whom did they turn? When did they leave (if they left)? Where did they go? Understanding Reconstruction's aftermath is the first step.
Primary and secondary sources help in this understanding.
"At Freedom's Edge...", by W. C o h e n, focuses on the period between the end of the civil war and the early part of the 20th century. The author mentions migration patterns, especially into Mississippi, Arkansas and points further west.
A promising addition to existing resources.