American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 11 (1990) Winner
John Christopher Walter
ジョン・クリストファー・ウォルター
John Christopher Walter
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1933-05-05 （Jacks River, Jamaica）
- Died
- 2023-03-21 （Atlanta, Georgia, United States） age 89
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Jamaica (birthplace) → United States (worked at Bowdoin College, Smith College) → Seattle, Washington (University of Washington) → Atlanta (place of death)
Career
- Occupations
- Historian, Professor Emeritus
- Active Years
- 1972-2023
- Affiliations
- Bowdoin College, Smith College, University of Washington
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | — | Department of History | Ph.D. | — | United States |
University of Maine
Department of History
Degree:
Ph.D.
Year of Graduation:
1972
Country:
United States
Ph.D. awarded in 1972
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | American Book Award | The Harlem Fox: J. Raymond Jones and Tammany, 1920-1970 | — | Before Columbus Foundation | 受賞 |
American Book Award
1990
Work:
The Harlem Fox: J. Raymond Jones and Tammany, 1920-1970
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Changing Status of the Black Athlete in the 20th Century United States
1996 Scholarly article (American Studies)An academic article discussing changes in the social status of Black athletes in 20th-century United States, addressing sports, race, and shifts in social perception.
RaceSports historySocial status
The Harlem Fox: J. Raymond Jones and Tammany, 1920-1970
1989 History (political history; African American history)A study of J. Raymond Jones and Tammany Hall, charting Harlem politics from the 1920s to the 1970s. Analyzes the rise of Black politicians and dynamics of urban political power.
Urban politicsAfrican American political historyTammany Hall
Transforming the Curriculum: Ethnic Studies and Women's Studies (edited)
1991 Edited volume (education; interdisciplinary studies)An edited collection addressing integration of ethnic studies and women's studies into curricula, discussing curriculum reform and the importance of interdisciplinary education.
Curriculum reformEthnic studiesWomen's studies
Black Athletes and the Color Line: In Their Own Words (with Malina Iida)
Edited volume / oral historiesA collaborative work presenting testimonies and records of Black athletes to illuminate racial issues and experiences in sports.
Sports and raceOral historySocial history
Bibliography
- The Harlem Fox: J. Raymond Jones and Tammany, 1920-1970 (1989)
- Transforming the Curriculum: Ethnic Studies and Women's Studies (ed.), SUNY Press (1991)
- The Changing Status of the Black Athlete in the 20th Century United States (article, 1996)
- Black Athletes and the Color Line: In Their Own Words (with Malina Iida)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Academic, analytical proseDocument- and source-based narrative
- Recurring Motifs
- Race and politicsUrban political dynamicsSports history and social status
Legacy
John C. Walter was a historian known for his work on African American political history and sports history, and served for many years on the faculty of the University of Washington. He is recognized for his contributions to education and for source-based scholarship on urban politics and race.
Trivia
- Born May 5, 1933 in Jacks River, Jamaica.
- Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington.
- Known for the 1989 book 'The Harlem Fox' and recipient of the 1990 American Book Award.