QUEST FOR JUSTICE: Louis A. Bedford Jr. And the Struggle for Equal Rights in Texas by payne-darwin-shabazz-amilcar-dulaney-w-marvin - 2009-01-01

Brand: Southern Methodist University Press, 0000-00-00. First Edition. hardcover. Used: Good.

Judge Louis Bedford was appointed Municipal Judge, in Dallas, Texas, in 1966. This book examines civil rights issues of that time. The book is in fine, like new condition. Published by S M U Press, one of only 100 books published by that press.

Signed. First Edition. Lewis Bedford was appointed Municipal Judge, in Dallas, in 1966. He thrived in the face of adversity as a black city official. In the process of this biography, the author examines behind the scenes civil rights issues in Dallas through most of the 20th century. The book and jacket are in fine, like new condition. The book is inscribed to Joe Atkins, another trailblazer, who sued North Texas College for admission as a black student, in 1955. Joe Atkins signature is on the front free end page. The author has inscribed, dated and signed on the half title page.