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Author Chism, Nancy Van Note, author

Title Pickin' cotton on the way to church : the life and work of Father Boniface Hardin, OSB / Nancy Van Note Chism
Published Indianapolis : Indiana Historical Society Press, 2019

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Contents The early years, 1933-65 : from young Randy to Father Boniface Hardin, OSB -- The Holy Angels years, 1965-69 : turmoil and a turning point -- The Martin Center years, 1969-77 : a new vision for solving the race problem -- The Martin University years, 1977-2007 : developing the haven of hope -- The final years : 2008-12 : sorrow and reconciliation
Summary "This biography highlights the life of Father Boniface Hardin, a Benedictine monk who was a noted social activist and founder of Martin University, the only predominately African American institution of higher learning in Indiana. Father Hardin fought injustice in Indianapolis during the turbulent 1960s and beyond, and founded an innovative university Although Father Hardin was widely known in Indiana during his lifetime, it is important to document his life and work for posterity. Father Hardin died in 2012, and this volume will provide an overview of his story and lay the foundation for other scholarly efforts"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012.
Benedictines -- United States -- Biography
Martin Center -- History
Martin University -- History
SUBJECT Martin University fast
Benedictines fast
Subject Monks -- United States -- Biography
African American college presidents -- Indiana -- Biography
African American college presidents
Monks
Indiana
United States
Genre/Form Biographies
History
Biographies.
Biographies.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2018039447
ISBN 9780871954343
0871954346