Part One. Emancipation to enfranchisement, 1865-1870.--part two. "Black Rail on de Top," 1871-1877.--part three. Disillusionment and discord, 1879-1883.--part four. End of an Era, 1884-1890.--part five. Breaking the racial barrier in the 20th century.--Appendix.--Bibliography.--Index.