Richard Bailey (born October 29, 1947) is an American historian. He has written history books about Alabama during the Reconstruction era and its African American leaders.[1][2] His book Neither Carpetbaggers Nor Scalawags about African American officials in Alabama during the Reconstruction era was selected by the Alabama Board of Education as a supplemental school text, only the second time a book authored by an African American has been so designated in the state.[2] He has also helped organize efforts to erect historical markers at significant sites.[3] He also leads black history tours.[4][5]
Richard Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1947 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Booker T. Washington Magnet High School Alabama State University |
| Parents | Raymond Bailey Sr. Lottie Parks Bailey |
A native of Montgomery, Alabama, he grew up in the Centennial Hill neighborhood. He is one of Raymond Bailey Sr. and Lottie Parks Bailey's 12 children.[6] He studied at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School and Alabama State University, graduating in 1966.[6] Bailey retired from a 30-year civil service career in 2011.[1] He worked as a research specialist at the Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education Center at Maxwell Air Force Base.[7]
He has written and spoken about Henry Allen Loveless.[8]
Bibliography
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edit- ^ a b "NAACP Keynote speaker for Freedom Fund Banquet". Union Springs Herald.
- ^ a b Smith, Nicole. "Read Alabama! 2020 season begins Thursday". Daily Mountain Eagle.
- ^ Johnson, Krista. "Remembering the past: Historian Richard Bailey is committed to sharing Montgomery's history". The Montgomery Advertiser.
- ^ Johnson, Krista. "Want an insider's look at Montgomery history? Join Richard Bailey on his upcoming tours". The Montgomery Advertiser.
- ^ Advertiser, Reprinted from the Montgomery. "Want an insider's look at Montgomery history? Join Richard Bailey on his upcoming tours".
- ^ a b Zanders, Camille. "Alumnus Richard Bailey shares the history of Alabama".
- ^ "Auburn Public Library presents Read Alabama 200 Fall Author Series | Local News | oanow.com". oanow.com. 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Retirees hold meeting". Union Springs Herald.
- ^ "They Too Call Alabama Home | Alabama Black History".
- ^ Bailey, Richard (June 3, 1999). They Too Call Alabama Home: African American Profiles, 1800-1999. Pyramid Pub. ISBN 9780967188300 – via Google Books.
External links
edit- C-Span interview, 2016
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