Historian John Hope Franklin died Wednesday at the age of 94. Franklin’s work defined the field of African-American history, and he played a crucial role in pivotal civil rights events of the 20th century.
Listen to 7 minute piece on NPR.
Mr. Franklin’s major work is: From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans
His autobiography: Mirror to America: The Autobiography of John Hope Franklin
John Hope Franklin
Here is the Wikipedia entry for John Hope Franklin. His wife was a librarian according to the entry.
TheStory
On the radio program TheStory there is an interview with Mr. Franklin that is good. Link