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Sundown towns

Topic sh2020006003 · id.loc.gov

Scope Notes

Here are entered general works on all-white jurisdictions in the United States that banned people of color from remaining in, or entering, the jurisdiction after dark.

This heading may be divided geographically by names of individual regions or states. Works on specific sundown towns are entered under headings of the type [place]--[topic] or [topic]--[place], e.g. [place]--Ethnic relations; Discrimination in housing--[place].

Used for

  • Gray towns
  • Sundown cities
  • Sundown communities
  • Sundown counties
  • Sundown neighborhoods
  • Sundown suburbs
  • Sunset towns

Hierarchy

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