The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921

About this book

The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6 (1921) is a scholarly periodical devoted to the study of African‑American experiences, as indicated by its catalog entry and the extensive footnotes that open the volume. The first article, a meticulously documented case study, traces a late‑nineteenth‑century colonization scheme that sought to relocate freed‑men from the United States to a Mexican ranch near Tlahualilo. Drawing on contemporary pamphlets, official reports, and consular correspondence, the piece reconstructs the venture’s promises, the harsh realities of disease, displacement, and the diplomatic fallout that followed. The narrative is anchored in primary sources, from congressional bills to newspaper accounts, and it situates the episode within broader “Negro question” debates that shaped U.S.–Mexico relations.

Written in the formal, citation‑heavy prose typical of early‑twentieth‑century academic journals, the volume reflects the period’s emphasis on exhaustive documentation and objective tone. Readers with a scholarly interest in African‑American history, colonial ventures, or U.S.–Mexico diplomatic history will appreciate its detailed source work and nuanced analysis. It also offers valuable context for historians of migration, labor, and race relations who seek a primary‑source‑rich account of an often‑overlooked episode.