Ruby A. Black
Eleanor Roosevelt, Puerto Rico, and Political Journalism in Washington
1st Edition
Published on 11. April 2017
274 pages
978-1-4985-1950-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents the story of Ruby A. Black, a feminist who broke new ground for women in Washington journalism in the 1920s and 1930s as a correspondent for a Puerto Rican newspaper and the first biographer of Eleanor Roosevelt. It offers access to the secret correspondence that shows how Black used her friendship with Roosevelt to advance the political career of Luis Muñoz Marín, Puerto Rico's first elected governor. The book describes Black's effort, ultimately unsuccessful, to become both a well-regarded journalist and a political operative in the nation's capital, a feat particularly difficult for a woman. It contends Black's closeness to Roosevelt proved both a help and a hindrance to Black's stature as a journalist.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
15 b/w photos
ISBN-13
978-1-4985-1950-2 (9781498519502)
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Maurine H. Beasley
Ruby A. Black
Eleanor Roosevelt, Puerto Rico, and Political Journalism in Washington
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02/2020
Lexington Books
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Maurine H. Beasley
Ruby A. Black
Eleanor Roosevelt, Puerto Rico, and Political Journalism in Washington
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04/2017
Lexington Books
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Person
Maurine H. Beasley is professor emerita at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Content
Prologue
Chapter 1: Growing Up in Texas
Chapter 2: Finding a New World
Chapter 3: Gaining a Washington Foothold
Chapter 4: Joining Mrs. R's "Inner Circle" at Press Conferences
Chapter 5: Advocating for Puerto Rico
Chapter 6: Appearing Successful
Chapter 7: Disillusioning Experiences
Chapter 8: Looking to Eleanor
Chapter 9: Pinning Hopes on Biography
Chapter 10: Disappointing Years
About the Author
Chapter 1: Growing Up in Texas
Chapter 2: Finding a New World
Chapter 3: Gaining a Washington Foothold
Chapter 4: Joining Mrs. R's "Inner Circle" at Press Conferences
Chapter 5: Advocating for Puerto Rico
Chapter 6: Appearing Successful
Chapter 7: Disillusioning Experiences
Chapter 8: Looking to Eleanor
Chapter 9: Pinning Hopes on Biography
Chapter 10: Disappointing Years
About the Author
