Generations: An American Family
Publication: 1983
John Egerton (1935-2013) was an author and journalist known for his insightful writings on the Civil Rights Movement and southern culture. Generations: An American Family, written after extensive interviews with members of the Ledford family of Kentucky, details the history of the family. This ambitious chronicle follows the family for over two centuries through stories of their lives in Garrard and Harlan counties. In 2003, Egerton updated the book for the 20th anniversary edition.
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Generations: An American Family
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Publication: 1983
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John Egerton (1935-2013) was an author and journalist known for his insightful writings on the Civil Rights Movement and southern culture. Generations: An American Family, written after extensive interviews with members of the Ledford family of Kentucky, details the history of the family. This ambitious chronicle follows the family for over two centuries through stories of their lives in Garrard and Harlan counties. In 2003, Egerton updated the book for the 20th anniversary edition.
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Southern Civilization Collection, CT274 .L43 E38 1983
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“Generations: An American Family,” Gallery, accessed August 4, 2026, https://gallery.library.vanderbilt.edu/items/show/957.