University Libraries - Josephine Baker

• Annotation:
• American-born French dancer, singer, civil rights activist, supporter of the French Resistance and mother to the “Rainbow Tribe”, Josephine Baker, rose to fame as the first black star on the world stage.
• Creator:
• Consultant - Jean-Claude Bouillon-Baker
• Publication Information:
• Self Made Hero, London, 2017
• Color or Black & White:
• 
• Genres:
• Biography
• Non-Fiction
• Bibliography Available:
• Yes
• Original Language:
• French
• Historical Topic/Event:
• Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975
• Dancers
• African American dancers
• Geographic Setting:
• Missouri--Saint Louis
• France
• Cuba--Havana
• Date Range:
• 1906 - 1975
• Tags:
• Josephine Baker, Rainbow Tribe, French Resistance, World War II, Segregation, Jones Family Band, Shuffle Along, la Revue nègre, Count Pepito,  Siren of the Tropics,  Zouzou,  Princesse Tam Tam, Château des Milandes, Stork Club, Grace Kelly, Civil Rights, March on Washington
• Notes:
• Translated from the French. Originally published in French by Casterman in 2016.
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