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English: The Green Book was a travel guide published between 1936 and 1966 that listed hotels, restaurants, bars, gas stations, etc. where Black travelers would be welcome. 21 volumes, 1937 - 1964. According to legal research done by NYPL staff, those 21 volumes have no known US copyright restrictions, and can be used and reused freely.
The Negro Motorist Green Book (also, The Negro Travelers' Green Book, or Green-Book) was a guidebook for African American roadtrippers.It was founded by Victor Hugo Green, an African American postal worker from New York City who published it annually from 1936 to 1966.
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Examples of the businesses damaged by urban renewal are evident in the "Green Book." The James-Keys Hotel, opened in 1944 at 409 Southside Ave., was listed in the "Green Book" until publication ...
Victor Hugo Green (November 9, 1892 – October 16, 1960) was an American postal employee and travel writer from Harlem, New York City, [1] best known for developing and writing what became known as The Green Book, a travel guide for African Americans in the United States.
The Green Book (Arabic: الكتاب الأخضر al-Kitāb al-Aḫḍar) is a short book setting out the political philosophy of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The book was first published in 1975. [2] It is said to have been inspired in part by The Little Red Book (Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung).
The choice of Peter Farrelly's period drama "Green Book" as this year's Best Picture in the eight-film Oscars race has provoked considerable controversy.
In the wake of the Oscar-winning movie and with nods to the book's heritage, modern authors highlight Black-owned businesses and travel experiences. 'Green Book' inspires new generation of Black ...