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- Title
Administering Freedom: The State of Emancipation after the Freedmen's Bureau.
- Authors
Brimmer, Brandi C.
- Abstract
In the article "Administering Freedom: The State of Emancipation after the Freedmen's Bureau" by Dale Kretz, the author explores the experiences of Black people in the post-Civil War era and their engagement with various government agencies such as the Freedmen's Bureau, the Freedmen's Branch, the Pension Bureau, and the Southern Claims Commission. Kretz examines how Black individuals used their status as citizens to intervene in the administration of freedom and acquire documented and rights-bearing citizenship. The article delves into topics such as land reform, labor contracts, refugee camps, bounties, pensions, and the challenges faced by Black veterans in securing disability benefits. It also highlights the role of Black women in navigating the administrative state and establishing their claims. Overall, the article provides valuable insights into the history of emancipation and the political struggles of freedpeople in the post-slavery South.
- Subjects
LIBERTY; VETERANS; MIGRATIONS of nations; SURVIVORS' benefits; BLACK people; REFUGEE camps; WIDOWHOOD; FREEDOM of association; PUBLIC sphere
- Publication
North Carolina Historical Review, 2024, Vol 101, Issue 1, p93
- ISSN
0029-2494
- Publication type
Article