Learn More about Allensworth

Below is a sampling of books, media, and curriculum related to Allensworth.  Check with your local library and media outlets for possible additional materials.


Books

Allensworth: The Freedom Colony
Alice C. Royal and Scott Braley (2008)








The Battles and Victories of Allen Allensworth, A.m., Ph.d., Lieutenant-colonel, Retired, U.S. Army
Charles Alexander (1914; new printing 2006)
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Out of Darkness: The Story of Allen Allensworth
Evelyn Radcliffe (1998)







A Pictorial History of Allensworth: A Unique Black Town
Robert S. Mikell (1985)

It Happened at Allensworth
Alice LaMurle Smith; Parnell Lovelace, editor (1997)


Videos

Allensworth: A Piece of the World
California State Parks (2003)
May be viewed at the park.
For information on purchasing the video in DVD format, click here.

African Americans in California’s Heartland
KVIE and Corita Gravitt, Producer (2003)
For information on purchasing the video, click here.
For information about the video, including links to streaming video segments, click here.

California’s Gold #308: A Tale of Two Cities
Huell Howser Productions (1992)
For information on purchasing the video, click here.

The Spirit of Allensworth
Danny McGuire (1979)
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Teacher’s Curriculum

Allensworth: A Piece of the World: A Teacher’s Guide with Student Lessons and Resources
California State Parks (2004)
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