Mary H. Alexander

Mary Adeline Henderson Alexander, better known as Mary Alexander, completed the thesis "Black Life in Johnson City, Tennessee, 1856-1965: A Historical Chronology" in 2001 as a part of her Master of Arts degree in History at East Tennessee State University. This work is a comprehensive study of local African American history, forming a touchstone for scholars in the region and beyond, and filling a gap in the available scholarly literature. Her work is informed by ethnographic interviews, as well as her close involvement with the Historic African American Site Preservation Society (HASP), now known as the Langston Heritage Group. "Black Life in Johnson City, Tennessee, 1856-1965: A Historical Chronology" is the seminal work of local African American history and is essential reading for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the development of Johnson City, Tennessee.