Robert J Sr Crawford (5 results)
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Robert J Crawford was one of the first 12 black firefighter hired by the City of Memphis. He came through the ranks as the first black battalion chief, deputy chief and deputy director. This book details his experiences as a boy growing up in Memphis and as a black firefighter. This is a fir…st hand personal experience of what black firefighters faced from a systemic manipulation to deny them opportunity and examples of tactics used to "get rid of them." Black Fire: Portrait of a Black Firefighter, a regional autobiographical and historical account of the struggles of black firefighters in Memphis takes us through Robert's childhood, army life, return home and the racism inflicted as he seeks employment. Finally, a fire recruit for the city's fire department, his goal is to obtain the highest rank possible. Those who are first to integrate or endeavors to change an establish institution such as the fire department can identify with this journey. Problems the black firefighter encounters is to intense, too interesting and to historical to dismiss without leaving a note for the future. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United KingdomRevaluation Books
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 157 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United KingdomTHE SAINT BOOKSTORE
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Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Robert J Crawford was one of the first 12 black firefighter hired by the City of Memphis. He came through the ranks as the first black battalion chief, deputy chief and deputy director. This book details his experiences as a boy growing up in Memphis and as a black firefighter. This is a fir…st hand personal experience of what black firefighters faced from a systemic manipulation to deny them opportunity and examples of tactics used to "get rid of them." Black Fire: Portrait of a Black Firefighter, a regional autobiographical and historical account of the struggles of black firefighters in Memphis takes us through Robert's childhood, army life, return home and the racism inflicted as he seeks employment. Finally, a fire recruit for the city's fire department, his goal is to obtain the highest rank possible. Those who are first to integrate or endeavors to change an establish institution such as the fire department can identify with this journey. Problems the black firefighter encounters is to intense, too interesting and to historical to dismiss without leaving a note for the future. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
